Northstar Vale Chandelier's still flickering here.

It felt like she was holding her breath as she awaited his answer, which came with a sweep of his body to wrap around her. He spoke in some language she had never heard before. Ibis breathed him in, wrapped in his warmth, and as Akavir translated for her, she felt a great calm still the moment. Her cheeks felt warm, then wet, as small trails of happy tears finally spilled down her cheeks - and upon noticing them she laughed softly at herself for being ridiculous and emotive; Ibis buried her face against Akavir's dark furs and wished the moment would never end. She would finally have the family she's always wanted.