Porcupine Ridge It's Been A Long Time Coming

He ignored her query about his injuries, as he currently had more than he particularly wanted to admit. Yuudai spared Rei a glance as she spoke of their departure. He nodded sharply, the guilt he cared resurfacing, the topic still to painful to broach.

“I apologize for my tardiness your highness.” Yuudai added seriously, dipping his head in an awkward bow form his prone position. He knew the tone of her teasing, but he truly was sorry that it had taken them so long to find her.