Hushed Willows it's in the lap of the gods

aww thank you!

She canted her head slightly, pleased but interested in the sentiment. I've never known you to be childish, she responded. Just. . .troubled. You've had a lot of things to handle, and-- She broke off, pursing her lips for a moment before speaking. I'm glad. We need to stick together. Alarian would run off without notice when we needed him, and it just can't be like that anymore.

Lily blinked in apology at Delight. Not that I think you would do that, she assured him. But. . .I didn't really think Ali would, either. And yet here we are. She let out a gusty sigh, eyes trailing across the stars. Was Alarian staring at the same sky, too?