Dragoncrest Cliffs this maudlin moment

That's not how it works; I'm supposed to say that! But he didn't have it in him to protest. He cuddled her closer instead, listening to her speak. The notion of her going away again disturbed him on more than one level--yet he knew she needed to. She needed to seek out Vonn, now that she had the chance.

And she had a request. . .oh. That was--that was an easy one. Verx grinned down at her, eyes creasing, catlike, with humor. Of course, Your Highness, he intoned, putting on a mock accent and taking a bend of the knee in a mock bow.

Chuckling, he drew himself upward after a beat and pressed against her again, lips against her ear. Yes, he would miss her greatly. There was no denying that. She would be back, though. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

Of course I'll wait for you, Vercingetorix whispered. Safe travels, Aurëwen.

last from me!