27.06.20
Have been busy with everything lately, especially sorting his own head out. Invited Runa for a drink at his place several months back and there asked her if she'd like to join him when he leaves for the yearly horse market, elated when she agreed after he made sure he was really sure she could join him. Still planning the trip to happen in the next few weeks.

Was invited to join Runa and her men on a whaling trip after discussing it and expressing his interest in seeing how it was done. Eager when there was a feast the night before they set off on the hunt, got to get involved in the hunt itself and did what he could to both impress and help out where it was needed.
On the way back, however, got into a deep conversation with the Monarch when asked a question he had not expected. Quietly thoughtful regarding the reasoning of it being brought up and while almost hesitating, did give a honest but neutral answer on the matter for his own personal reasons.

Was left deep in thought after his whole trip and realized a few things over the course of the next few day, did his best to keep it under wraps, however.

To escape the downpour in forest one evening, brought Runa back with him to drink some mead and warm themselves up in his great hall by the fire, which seemed to be the catalyst to bring his barriers down.

When meeting up with her in forest the day after, investigated a weird looking creature in the pond before following the doe as she went to take a shower in the idol, made sure not to peek and was caught off guard when she shook water off on him. After a short romping session found it difficult to quiet his thoughts when watching her in the light of dusk, let words slip out about her beauty before he could stop himself.
It all lead to the two quietly confessing feelings they've both been harboring for each others. Left the forest with her shortly after.

But ofc the Gods hate them and has found it difficult to find time alone with the doe all of a sudden with new acquaintances finding their company, doesn't mind it of course but holds a very quiet underlying frustration over the timing. Riding on a high though and in better spirits than he's been n a long time, feels like a weight have been lifted off of his shoulders.