Colin thought for a second and eased out a cleansing spell on his arm. It worked, and left him tingling. He wanted to do the same for Rieka, but she'd probably consider it a violation.
Concentrating, he changed her dress to purple, adding some simple embroidered knotwork, and altered her boots to be grey and purple trimmed. It was delicate work and he was sweating a bit from the effort. He changed his own outfit, adding lifted lapels, and some puffiness to the shirt as some of the rich wore. Then, with a wince, he added slits, and bright yellow below. It was not tasteful, but screamed money. Something he'd never have worn on his own and something that attracted attention. Right now, he wanted people to think he wanted attention
"Hey Rieka, before I go down there. I know I push too much. Although it may not often be very pleasant for you, thank you so much for caring for my needs. For caring whether I'm hurting or uncomfortable. Please...if there is anything I CAN do that you'll enjoy, like a massage or cuddling or...playing a strategy game. Anything. Do let me know. I love you and I want to spend time with you that means something to both of us."
He moved over to her to hug her and put his head on her shoulder. "And one other thing. I also really still enjoy your hugs, and your kisses on my cheek and forehead. Please...you haven't done much of that of late, but if you feel the urge, it reminds me you love me."
So, smelling a big of sex, he dressed and went down to the bar. The King's Officer was still there, and Colin strolled up to the bar. "Keep, one of your best ales...and one for everyone!" Granted, there were only three people apart from himself. "Ah, to have a woman always willing to please ye! What a gift in life if be! Granted, they ALL have they quirks. You must ta be tellin' them constantly how good they're a look'in, and be sure to be buyin' the things she was 'only looking at', because damn if she'll be givin' ye more hints...but the rewards... ah the rewards! To my sweet lady Margaret! Who's after pleasing me an' enrichin' me life in so many ways, and who's givin' to lovin' me even when it's an idiot, I'm after bein! Master Officer, have Ye ever been knowin' a girl so?" He used the names they'd chosen before. And to be truthful, he was feeling her love and loving her so much.
Much to his surprise, the Officer got a wistful look on his face. "Ah Master Wizard...there was one once. So sweet and caring and a figure like a doe. She had a nose that was scarred, but it just endeared her to me more, because she'd gotten that scar taking my side in a fight as a child. I would have married her and settled down... but some noble had his eye on her and...well, it could not work out, and my heart was broken. Since then... Well, if I met one like her again, who knows what I'd do! I thank you for the ale. I must be on the road East early if I hope to catch that dangerous pair. I congratulate you and envy you your love. May it last and grow!"
Colin nodded, this was sincerity. "Fare Ye well then."
The officer went to his room and shortly after Colin went to theirs, taking her a glass of cider, since she generally spurned alcohol.
"All is well love. And in this one case, we'd be better to act as the exhausted couple and leave a little late. He is heading East and we want him to get a good start so we don't see him. Is there a reason we should head East, or maybe we ought to go South for a time?"
As he cleaned himself magically, including his clothes, he stripped and came back to bed. He was hoping she'd hold him close.