Cedar Sweep Together is better

some warm feeling arose in his chest when she embraced him. it was like a butterfly escaping from tar and fluttering off into the sunset. relief and comfort. how such a feeling could arise from a simple touch was a mystery. her empathy and affirmation bought light into this dark situation.

he loved her. looking into those calm green eyes reaffirmed that. a weak smile spread across his maw. there was something about her that bought out the best in him. even at his lowest point she was always able to lift his spirits in one way or another. “thank you,” he whispered softly, “i love you minori.”