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[loveis4kids]

Rome is a strange city; she doesn't understand the movements of the people, the way they have settled.  Everything about the place is foreign and unfamiliar, but she can't help but secretly like it.  She spends most of her time out of doors, romping around more like a child than a princess, and tends to the gardens and horses on the land

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[shieldspy]

He knows that it's been tense in the house between the two women, that despite his best efforts Bobbi has taken to near hating Tasha. He tries to play go between, but that gets tiring too. He's been trying to balance his time between them fairly equally, though Tasha has gotten more time here and there because he's still trying to make sure she's settling alright. He wants her to be happy here, though he also knows there's only so much happiness that can be found with Bobbi.

That is why he's late though. And he looks brighter than he has in a while, knowing what he has planned will piss Bobbi off almost as much as Tasha living under her roof. But he's tired of Tasha not feeling welcome. And he wants Tasha to have a real home. He dips to kiss her cheek when he gets to her. "I hope I didn't keep you waiting long."

[loveis4kids]

She leans into the kiss, and takes another grape into her mouth. "Even waiting is pleasant out here. The garden is lovely, and it is restful for me," she says softly. She pats the spot next to her inviting him to take the seat. "You seem to be in a very good mood today. Is there something special about today?"

[shieldspy]

He settles next to her as he picked up two grapes. He eats one before offering te other to her. "I am glad that you find it so, Tasha. I know things have been stressful in the house since you arrived." She needs a place where she can be more at peace, not just in a garden but inside too. "I have two special things today." He holds out a small box to her. Inside is a pendant with a chain that can be adjusted to sit the pendant at her throat or closer to her breasts, the pendant itself is not too elaborate but gold with her favorite gemstone, and his mark. "I've been waiting for this to be finished. It will grant you more freedom, though I'll still worry a little if you go into the city alone."

[loveis4kids]

She hasn't complained about the situation in his home; she's more polite than that. But it is hard on her. It's made her like the quiet moments even more. She accepts his grape, taking it with her lips. "Two special things?" she asks as she pulls the necklace out of the box. She hooks it around her throat with a smile, liking that he remembered the moonstone. "It's beautiful," she says softly. "I will stay within the area you bid me."

[shieldspy]

Well she'll have a lot more time to be away from the situation at his home. And more ability to see the city. It's just a shame she can't ride her mare too much right now, it really hadn't taken long for his stallion to get her pregnant. Which he has to say, was really kind of cute. Though he has a couple other horses she can ride, it's just not the same as hers.

He gives a soft sound at the feel of her tongue, moving after when she moves to another room. He's waiting to see her reaction to the bedroom, which is a lot nicer than the one she's been staying in. With a slightly bigger bed and more comfortable all around. "I'm really glad, Tasha. I wanted it to be perfect for you."

[loveis4kids]

Of course his stallion got her mare pregnant the first opportunity he had. It hadn't bothered Tasha much; she just wanted to make sure that her horse wasn't hurt in the process.

She walks into the master bedroom and makes a very, very happy sound. "I am being spoiled by Rome," she says. "I will never be able to stay in a tent again after this."

[shieldspy]

It was inevitable. They hadn't even needed to help the pair of horses. But like he'd promised, the stallion was a lot more gentle than you'd think one could be and her mare looked and seemed fine, if a little pregnant. And the hands when they were in there were taking a lot more care with her mare now that she is pregnant. She also got more apples fed to her from Clint when he was in there mucking stalls or brushing out the horses.

He chuckles softly at that, grinning as he moves to sit on the bed. "Well, you mgiht have to if our hunting trips are longer than one night sometimes." He pats the bed next to him gently. "But we can bring some of the silks so you can sleep more comfortably."

[loveis4kids]

And she appreciates the personal care he's taken with her horse. She's honestly been surprised by Clint's gentleness. And his willingness to help and do any job he'd ask of anyone else.

She sits down on the bed, getting comfortable. It's soft, and nice. Nicer than her bed at his home. "That would be nice. I like the feel of silk against my skin."

[shieldspy]

Well she may find in this house something Bobbi never really let her have. There are statues of the Roman gods he knows she prays too, but there is also space waiting for the statues of her gods that she's kept safe since he brought her here. He's made sure they have a home here, because this is her home. No more having to hide them.

He smiles softly, she's learning well. Though it's not hard to figure out with the Romans liking a ritual for most things. "There is, and a celebration after of course. We can plan all of it before or after your house warming party. Your choice." He knows it'll be costly with Bobbi, but he wants this with Tasha. She means so much to him. He deepens the kiss a little as those twined legs pull her closer, tighter against him. "I hope they have your sharp mind."

[loveis4kids]

She's going to really appreciate the fact that she's allowed to honor her gods here at her home. It means so much to her that he's allowing this; providing a space for her gods. For her history. And she knows exactly how Bobbi felt about them.

"Could conjoin those festivities into one party," she suggests, resting against him before kissing him back. She settles her head on his chest and smiles. "I'm sure they will be smart."

[shieldspy]

Part of it is because he wants to show her without empty words that he respects all of her. He respects her history, her gods, and her customs. But it's also partially because he knows that worshiping them, even if she does now worship some Roman Gods, makes her happy. He never wants to take away her happiness. And while Bobbie might not like it, it's not Bobbi's house so her opinion no longer matters in this.

His fingers slide to stroke along her back gently as he smiles. "We could. It'd cost less in the end," he murmurs softly. Parties were always expensive. He looks down at her a little. "Unless you want two parties?" He's not sure how much attention she wants drawn to herself either, which is why he's leaving the choice up to her. He chuckles at that though. "You're a wonderful woman, Tasha." He'd be lucky if their kids came out half as beautiful and intelligent as she is.

[loveis4kids]

Having her own place, and her own way of worshiping will do a lot to make Tasha relax. She has had a hard time of relaxing at Bobbi's home, because Bobbi is at her throat about doing something wrong seemingly every second. So, the quiet alone is going to be nice.

"I don't want too parties," she says. "One is enough. Can have quiet sooner if there's only one party." She kisses him, and smiles against his mouth. "I try."