Looking from stall to stall, Inigo perused the items lining the carts. The vendors of the town they were currently passing through had enough wares to rival those of Anna, but he had yet to find anything that caught his eye.
The rest of the Shepherds were resting back at camp, having fought off the Risen roaming the limits of the town. Inigo had taken the time to visit the marketplace, both to take note of any supplies that the company might need to purchase, and to buy Robin a gift.
The tactician had always outdone herself, winning their battles for them and making sure that they all got out alive. The least he could do for her was surprise her with a small token of his gratitude.
As he continued to wander the bustling marketplace, he absentmindedly twisted the silver band on his ring finger. He figured that their matching rings were about as much jewelry as they needed while they were on the road. Perhaps something more practical?
Cosmetics? Robin didn't strike him as the type to worry too much about appearances while they were on a campaign. Sweets? No, Gaius would probably manage to filch the treats before he made it to her tent.
He lingered by a stall piled high with books. "No, she's probably already read all of these." But he hesitated. It wouldn't hurt to look at them. Picking up one of the tomes, he was mildly surprised at how light it was. Turning it over in his hands, Inigo ran a finger over the pages, and found them all stuck together.
"Curious." He opened the book, and saw that the inside was hollowed out. He briefly imagined Robin's horrified look if she had discovered the vandalized tome and a small laugh escaped him. "Perfect."
"For me?" Robin looked at the tome Inigo had handed to her with surprise.
Smiling, Inigo rocked back on his heels and pulled out a bouquet of flowers, offering them to her with a flourish and a bow.
Giggling, Robin, took the flowers and delicately sniffed them. Tucking them in the crook of her elbow, she drummed her fingers against the book. "What might the occasion be?"
"Oh, just reminding you of my undying love." Winking, he took her free hand and placed a kiss on her knuckles.
Rolling her eyes, Robin couldn't keep the growing smile off her face. Inigo always did know how to spoil her. And as businesslike as she liked to be, she always enjoyed the attention and distraction Inigo brought.
"It's a bit frivolous, but I think it suits you." Inigo flicked his eyes from the tome to her face, expectantly waiting for her to open the gift.
Raising an eyebrow, Robin opened the book. Nestled inside the tome was a small silver comb, gilded with twisting wreaths of gold. Gasping, she plucked it out, admiring the object.
"It's pretty, and functional. Not unlike a lovely lady I know."
Robin weakly punched Inigo before wrapping her arms around him. Instead of answering, she settled with burying her face in his chest, hoping that she could convey her thanks.
Returning her embrace, Inigo lightly cupped Robin's face, tilting it up slightly to place a kiss on her forehead.
AN: I think that's two chapters where it ends with a forehead kiss. Whoops.
59: Laurent needs more love in general. Also, all ships are good ships, you know? And thank you! I'm really glad that think so. c:
