She stayed sitting up, gazing at him as she hugged her knees to her chest, seeming to mull over his words before extending a hand and beckoning him forth. She… Felt in her gut as if he would not be any trouble, that sharing a bed with him would be more comfrotable then not," No- it's alright, you'll hurt yourself sleeping there. I do not believe you the type of man to do anything indecent so… Come- sleep next to me,"

Hakon offers a reassuring smile, tilting her head gently.

Aven blushed a bit further. Was she serious? Even if he wasn't that type of man, he was still practically a stranger to her, how could she be so trusting of him? He rose from where he sat, hesitantly making his way over to the bed, glancing up and down the silky covers. Just stay calm, Aven, you're just sleeping next to her. Nothing else is going on here, Hakon is just being charitable. 

Aven pulled back the covers enough to slide under them, keeping a good few feet between Hakon and himself. He didn't want to make her uncomfortable by lying too close, nor did he want to accidentally roll over and cause a misunderstanding in the night. In all honestly, however, it was quite clear that the space was actually a result of a crippling shyness, one that created a near force of gravity away from Hakon. Above all else, she had done so much for him in the short time they knew each other, he couldn't take advantage of her kindness and still sleep well at night. "Thank you, Hakon: you truly are an amazing person…" He tried to dodge eye contact to prevent any further blood rising to his face. 

Hakon simply smiles, quickly turning on her side to face away from him as she lay upon her side, her eyes shutting tightly as she murmurs her response, trying not to seem too nervous,"… It's no problem- we're friends, aren't we?" she stifles a yawn behind her hand, her unmarred hand that ached slightly from the rather aggressive movements she had executed with her sword and shield," I'm sure…. You'd do the same,"

She felt increasingly comfortable, the sand man whispering his sweet words of slumber in her ears as she began to drift off. Even though he was so far away, his presence was… Soothing to no end.

Aven gradually sifted off to sleep, the silk sheet swaddling him into a deep slumber. There's been so much confusion and oanic that day, but he felt as though it would be alright, as Hakon was next to him. Strange that her presence could be that important to him, but the pull of his dreams kept him from pondering the subject any further. 

The two had fallen sleep quite early in the evening, it hadn't even broken dusk when the two were blissfully resting. It was around three o'clock in the morning when Aven was roused from his slumber by a soft, pliable sensation on he cheek. The odd, fleshy pillow had shifted under him, and, still half asleep, he reached up to adjust it, his hand finding a second pillow just beside it. Drowsily, he questioned the phenomena. Odd, I don't remember having two pillows last night…

Hakon shifted faintly, nestling more closely against the mass of warmth atop her. She pressed her face against something soft, silky- blinking blearily to find herself staring into silver hair. She closes her eyes again, oddly comforted by the sight as she wraps her arms about this mass of white fluff.

Her eyes suddenly snap open as… Her breasts shift of their own accord. Immediately flushing bright red, the Paladin awakens fully- finding herself pressed into the mattress by a particularly skinny dark mage. She gasps, but freezes- unable to force herself to move,"… I… Uhm…" she squeals under her breath, trying her best not to hyperventilate.

Aven snapped awake as Hakon spoke, and quickly realized the immense gravity of his situation. He hadn't put enough space between them?! That was impossible! How did he even… it didn't matter, he was so far beyond the point of return, it's vanished hours ago. He recoiled as fast as he could, his face red as a beet, and panic in his eyes. He kneeled on the edge of the bed, prostrating himself as low as he could possible press his body into the mattress, stammering. "I-I an s-so s-s-sorry, Ha-Hakon. P-please, I w-wil accept any p-punishment." His body quivered with fear and immense regret, and despite his stature, he seemed almost like a small child curled up in apology as he was.

Hakon sat up- flushed bright red, absolutely flustered and confused to the point where she couldn't even feel rage. She quickly drew the silken sheets up over her chest, her hands clenching the blanket just beneath her chin as she looks away- face burning with shame and embarassment,"…."

She opened her mouth to speak but nothing came out, so the young woman simply looked down, her eyes remaining upon the wall of the room as she tries again," U-uhm… May-… Maybe we should…. Go."

An air of disbelief permeated the room. Aven looked up from his groveling, flabbergasted at her response. He'd just forced an inexcusable indignity upon Hakon, and she was simply going to forgive him? Was there truly no limit to her generosity? Still, he couldn't allow himself to get away with such a heinous act upon the woman that saved him. "Hakon, while your leniency is appreciated, I can't simply walk away scott free after putting you to shame like that. I'll do anything you ask of me, please. I must atone for what I did." 

Hakon looked down, still hunched uncomfortably in place as she murmurs," I- I know… I meant maybe you should just leave-" she looks at him, brow furrowed. She wanted him to go- what he did was humiliating but she couldn't bring herself to burst into fury.  No matter how much she wanted to- all she felt was just shame. Biting her lip, she looked away from him, cheeks still burning.

She already planned on leaving when he left, paying for the room and fleeing from the city as soon as possible. Now she just wanted to run away and search for her purpose. Whatever that may be.

Aven rose from the bed, nodding solemnly. Yes, she was right, he'd only cause her trouble, and after such a disgrace, the only correct course of action was for him to leave, and not ever disturb Hakon again. How pitiful could one person be that they would put shame on their savior. He felt dispicable.

Aven bowed low. "Thank you, Hakon. I am truly sorry for what I have done, I will leave and not bother you again. I am, after all, a man of my word." With that, he straightened and made his way toward the door.