The sound of his laughter changed slightly as she started to tickle him. He tried to pretend that he wasn't ticklish to anyone who asked him but he most certainly was, especially when he was too distracted to fight the urge to react. His hands automatically moved towards her to fend off the attack but as soon as he did so he felt her lips against his.

He moved his hands to hold onto her face before she could move away and though she continued to tickle him he kept his lips firmly planted on hers, laughing through the kiss as he squirmed beneath her.

She was chuckling against his lips, her hands not giving up. Even when he held her in place, she playfully nipped at his bottom lip, taking it lightly between her teeth and nibbling on it. Her laughter still unable to be smothered. Though she did still her hands for his sake. To allow him to take a breath as she leaned back. Even though she was also gasping lightly for air. Her hands moving up his chest and landing on either side of his jaw. Running her thumbs over his cheeks. A soft hum leaving Alys as she looked down at him. "So handsome," She murmured, nudging her nose against his as she did.

He grinned as she used her teeth against his lip and drew in a deep intake of breath as she stopped tickling him to allow him to breathe. His laughter faded into quiet chuckles before they finally subsided as she looked down at him. His eyes closed as she nudged her nose against his and he returned the action affectionately. Just like every day they were together he found himself wondering how he had got so lucky.

His cheeks, ears, and nose were now a bright red from the cold and the snow, their skin and clothing wet from playing around together. He pushed himself into a sitting position with her still in his lap and he kissed her slowly and tenderly before resting his forehead against hers. "I'm very wet," he said with a soft huff of a laugh and smile. "Should we go home and get warmed up?"

Truthfully, Alys would have been happy to stay right there. In the snowy covered ground, his arms around her and her hands on him, for the rest of the day if asked. She would have kissed him and continued to tickle his sides. Even actually attempt those snowmen that he had talked about making. A little family of four and then she'd demand to see his dog making skills with the snow. But she could feel the bite of the cold weather now. The sting on her cheeks and nose. The slight tremble in her lower lip. Her fingertips numb not that they were exposed to the weather.

She practically melted into his kiss, her lips moving slowly against his and her hands grasping the fabric of his top and holding him to her. She would never grow tired of this. Comfortable, maybe, but never tired.

"That's my line," She joked, unable to help herself for the very inappropriate comment at his working. But she nodded at his question anyway, knowing it was a good idea for them. To get back home where they could get out of their wet clothes and into dry ones. Or not into anything but under covers. Whatever they wanted really. "Let's go. Last one there owes the other one." She didn't clarify what they would owe, but she was sure that they would get creative. She made every attempt to scramble out of his lap first and towards Kirin.

This was what heaven must be like, because surely there was nothing better than being in the arms of the one that you love. He gave her a mock offended expression at her words and gently smacked her arm with the back of his hand. "My lady!" he teased, though the ear to ear grin gave him away. That was a good joke.

As she suddenly scrambled out of his lap he shouted. "Don't CHEAT!" he hollered as he scrambled as well. His foot slipped in the snow and he stumbled forward a second before regaining his footing and hurrying towards Arod. The horses, unsure how they felt about the sudden rush of people coming at them, shifted slightly. Alys got there first but before she could take off he snatched her reigns and tossed them over Kirin's head so that she'd have to reach for them and pull them back into place before she could take off.

He used his chance to hop up onto Arod's back and they were on their way.

She gasped lightly at the contact, her hand flying to where he had just brutally attacked her with his back hand and her face was in pure shock. All jokingly of course. The tug of a smile on her lips making it obvious, even on her over exaggerated shocked face. "My good sir! It is true! You stole my line." She pressed, knowing she'd never talk like this in front of others. Only him.

She laughed as he yelled after her, and she was quick to work on the ties of Kirin. Of course, she wouldn't undo Arod's. That would only lead to him getting a head start. "You have twice the length of legs than I do! It's called leveling the playing fields." She told him as she swung herself into the saddle. Only for him to throw another curve into her plans. "Logan!" She laughed, leaning forward to press herself to Kirin's neck before she snagged them and then urged the mare to chase after the dark stallion. "Who's the cheater now?" She called after him, smiling brightly as the cold air whipped through her wet clothing.

They made the right choice to head back in, she was sure of that as she urged the mare faster. "Come on girl," She encouraged as her heels tapped once more, pressing the mare to really stretch out her pace to start gaining grounds on the other two.

Logan was laughing to himself as she shouted at him, calling him a cheater this time. It was definitely getting colder and as the hour grew later it would only continue to get colder and colder. It was probably smart of them to leave sooner rather than later and he, of course, didn't want her to actually get sick. Though if she did he'd take such good care of her that she would surely get sick of him.

Arod was fast and powerful but they were both larger than Alys and Kirin and soon enough the girls were gaining on them. Logan tossed a grin back over at Alys, the wind pulling his hair in front of his face as he did so and he had to shake it off.

The red roan was a large war horse, but not quite like the stallion that they were gaining on. Her body slowly coming to take a spot near the boys. Her breaths coming out in huffs as her hooves pounded into the earth below them. Alys long ago had learned how to ride with her hair flying In her face. With wild curls, one had to adjust and learn fast. Or cut them all off. She grinned over at Logan. "I can't wait for you to owe me something." She teased him, her voice almost sing-songy.

It wasn't long before the buildings and shape of Skia came into view. They were going to be navigating streets soon enough. And at that point, it was going to come down to who chose the best path. The path of least resistance as they would move quickly. People in the streets typically weren't the part to worry over. They normally got out of the way of riders. But still, other things could delay them. And she wanted to make the man work for it.

"You wish!" he retorted, shaking his hair from his face and urging Arod on though Alys continued to gain on them, starting to create distance between them. "Your place!" he called after her. Both places were pretty small but Alys' was at least not on top of a shop and hers was actually closer coming in from this direction. Soon enough they were getting into the city and as Alys was ahead of him Logan decided to take a different path than the one she was heading down. He wasn't sure if it would pay off. The weather had forced most people off the streets though Logan still had to slow down as he maneuvered his way through the streets.

However, as he turned a corner he found his path blocked by a food cart that had lost a wheel. Logan wanted to just go a different way but the old, tired man who was trying to deal with the problem looked so helpless that he couldn't in good conscious let him deal it on his own. He scrunched his nose but quickly hopped off of Arod's back and moved to help the man.

The task only took a few minutes and he was soon on his way again. However, as he came into sight of Alys' place he was sure she would have beaten him there by a couple minutes at least. He wondered what he'd owe her.

The moment he mentioned her place, she certainly hoped that Lillia wasn't there. Normally she wasn't, just at night to lay her head. Ever since the other witch had returned from Cambria, she didn't want to go home. And naturally, Alys had offered for her to stay at her place. Alys was rarely there as it was, normally choosing to stay with Logan at his place. His bed was bigger anyway, easier to accommodate the two of them. But her place was just as good. She flashed him a bright smile over her shoulder and then it was the game of left, right, or straight.

She turned down one area, and thankfully the mare under her was skilled. Because within a few feet, she had to jump over a small cart that laid in the way. The jump catching Alys a little off guard but making her laugh all the same. The stable right around the corner from her place happened to be staffed, and Alys was quick to press a kiss to the nose of the mare after she jumped off of her and was able to hand her to a stable boy. "Make sure she gets two sugar cubes for me!" She said with a bright smile as she ran to her door.

She fumbled with the key and when she entered, a sigh of relief when the large room was empty. She saw that Lillia's stuff was gone, uniform included. Which meant she was on duty. Which meant that Logan and her would be uninterrupted. Her heart was still racing as she tried to smooth down a few wind wild curls, debating if she should just strip down and wait for him in the nude or actually behave. What she wound up doing was removing her jacket and boots with just enough time to lean against her table, one of the last apples of the season in hand, trying to look as casual and as bored as possible for when he entered her place.

Logan tried the handle of the door. If it was locked then he knew he had beaten her. If it wasn't then either she hadn't locked her door or she was already inside. It wasn't locked. He opened the door and it was only then that he remembered that Lillia was staying here. Maybe it wasn't the best idea to come here. And what if he had beaten her here and Lillia was the one inside. Logan would be humiliated. He tapped the toe of his boots against the door frame to knock of any loose snow before he stepped inside, hoping the noise would at least alert anyone inside to his presence.

Luckily her place was small and he quickly caught sight of Alys looking like he'd left her alone for hours. He found himself scanning the rest of the room for signs of Lillia as he took off his boots and jacket, keeping them by the door before he stepped fully inside.

"I'm so sorry to keep you waiting, my Lady," he purred playfully. Instead of sitting down as he reached her he fell to his knees in front of her instead. "I grovel for your mercy and congratulate you on your win. What is it that you ask of me?" he said, putting on an overly proper tone.

Alys had just enough time to settle her heart before the door open. The look of Logan stepping into her home had her heart racing all over again. She did her best to contain the smile that wanted to take over her features, and bit into the apple with a crunch as he took off his jacket and boots. One arm tucked under the other across her chest to prop up the one holding the apple to her mouth. Using the apple to hide her faint smirk as he shut the door.

His playful tone made the excitement in her shoot through her from her center to finger tips. She made a move to lean back more, thinking he was going to tower over her. Lean in for a kiss. But instead, she couldn't help the small look of surprise as he fell to his knees in front of her. He was still so tall that he didn't even seem that much smaller than her. Groveling for her forgiveness. She almost laughed.

Instead she inspected the apple in her hand. "My Lord, I was waiting forever for you. I thought you might have forgotten me." She took another bite of the apple and chewed thoughtfully. Making a show of pondering on what it was that she wanted from him. Everything was the answer, but she had the rest of their lives for that right? She hopped back a little, sitting on her table as she took another bite and leaned towards him. "I'm not sure you can handle my request." It was a bold tease, the corner of one side of her mouth lifting.

Alys was the only one who really brought out the playful side of him. Well, that wasn't entirely true. Bradyn definitely was another though he saw him less and less these days. Logan knew it was his fault. He was being a bad friend. He was far too distracted by the little fox currently sitting above him that it was hard to focus on much else beyond work and her.

He gave her a very apologetic look as she chided him. "I could never forget you, my love," he said in a flowering tone of praise and admiration. He bit back a smirk at her challenge when she moved to the table. "Oh really? You have such little in faith in me." His hand moved to rub softly up and down her calf while he kept his position on his knees below her, resisting the urge to place a kiss to her knee.