The roof, Tuesday just before dawn

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal, dressed in formal robes and accompanied by a very concerned Altra, made his way up to the roof. Normally he'd go right to the edge, but Altra refused to allow it. Frankly, Karal was just as glad, given that looking down from Altra's perspective gave him a touch of vertigo.

He would simply say the Rites from a few feet back.

On the plus side, however, he could see in the dark, so the minimal pre-dawn light didn't bother him.

[ooc: primarily for one, but it is a roof!]

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[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean was yawning as he made his way up to the roof. "Hey," he said around another one to Karal when spotted him

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Good morning, Dean," he replied, smiling at him. "Is it too early for you?"

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"The disadvantages of sleeping with someone who only needs a couple of hours sleep is that nights get real late," Dean said. He smiled. "Fun though."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal blushed. "Yes, well, it is a good thing that wherever we are now has the sun coming up later, then!" He gestured towards the edge. "The sun will be rising soon. You can make sure your priest doesn't tumble off the edge of the building."

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"Dean Winchester, expert person grabber at your service," Dean quipped.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal made a face at him, then turned towards the sun as it began to creep into the sky.

With Altra pacing in front of him, Karal made his way carefully towards the roof's edge, trusting that Dean would stop him if he did get too close.

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean moved closer, one eye n the sky and one eye on Karal.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal might not be able to see the sun through his own eyes, but he could feel it on his face and he tilted his head back, Dean's presence an almost tangible warmth. "If you would like to say the words with me, please do," he said quietly, touching his fingers to his Vkandis medal as he began to speak the words of the Rite, the liquid sound of Karsite carrying with it a flow of peace.

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean cleared his throat and recited the words right along with Karal, mostly to be part of the moment, but also partially to prove he'd been doing his homework.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Peace flowed through him and around him as his voice mingled with Dean's. Altra's mindvoice filled his thoughts, echoing the words as Karal's breathing slowed and he smiled, following the sun as it rose.

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Okay, dawn still came way too early if you asked Dean, but he guessed it was worth dragging himself away from a warm bed and warmer body for this.

That sense of presence which slowly grew along with the light. He turned his face upwards in an unconscious bid to be touched by both.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal did the same and it washed over both of them, a welcoming benediction that slowly faded as the sun came fully into view.

With a small breath, he let his voice trail off into silence.

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean took a deep breath and let it out in a contented sigh. "That's never gonna get old."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"No," he agreed softly. "No, it never will."

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"Though y'know, there wouldn't be anything wrong with maybe having some high noon rituals occasionally."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal laughed quietly. "If we were in the Temple at Sunhame, there would be rituals at sunrise, noon, and sunset. I have always loved the Dawn Rites the most, but we could certainly celebrate at noon next time."

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"Those ones I think I can promise to be fully awake for," Dean joked.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I should hope so!" Karal shook his head, then took several steps back from the edge. "Thank you for joining me this morning, Dean. It is much better celebrating them with someone than alone."

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, likewise. It was kinda... weird doing it all by myself."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Neither of us will have to from now on," Karal replied. "I am back to stay, this time."

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"Glad to hear it," Dean said, clapping a hand to Karal's shoulder. "Because I can really do with less of friends leaving for a while."