"Looks like I'm the lucky one!" Taam laughed as he watched Jonyna open the garment bag. She produced the heavy coat. Taking it in his hands, his large fingers traced the cortosis stitching, feeling the elements of wood within the durable silk fabric, caressing the fur lining. As he felt the fur, he remembered that panthac they killed on New Cov. It felt the same, though cleaner and softer.
Then, Taam paused a moment with the garment in his hands. Yes, he could feel it, the Force within the coat itself. It was an extraordinary gift, one made specifically for him out of love. His smile beamed with a humble gratitude. When Jonyna leaned in to kiss his cheek, Taam's hand lifted to brush lightly at her cheek.
<Thank you , my Mate.> He repeated the same word his beloved had used.
Finally, he took the long box she offered. Opening it, revealed a large sword. Eagerly but carefully, Taam wrapped his hand around the hilt and lifted it from the box. It was a glorious weapon. Its relative lightness for its size and luminescent silver finish suggested it was forged of songsteel. Yet it had sufficient weight to deliver a devastating blow. He could feel the Force flow easily through the entire construction. To forge such a weapon would have been done at great cost and effort. Taam's gaze lifted to Jonyna, his muzzle open, as if in disbelief. But that was not all.
His amber gaze slid along the flawless blade. Etched upon it where Cathar runes. Kta Dom Lya... Blade of Light. He gripped the the leather-warpped hilt in both hands, holding it up, making small movements. Expertly balanced.
"My queen...." Taam spoke, his voice a low rasp, almost a whisper.
"...it is the most beautiful weapon I have ever seen." His elated gaze moved to Jonyna.
"You will be my sword and shield, even when we are not together." It might have been a bit too poetic, but Taam was overwhelmed by the exquisite gifts Jonyna had made for him. He looked upon her with a whole new love and respect, for her skill and for the incredible labor of love.
Moving to face her, he held Kta Dom Lya in one hand and pulled Jonyna close with the other. With his strong arm wrapped around her waist, Taam kissed Jonyna passionately and unrestrained, pouring his gratitude and love into the oral embrace.
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