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And like the sudden approach of the storm, the sun came shining through the darkened clouds again. Though she had thought little of her closeness in the moment, as she sat there she began to realize that perhaps she had acted too genuine. She looked at the calmed down boy she'd been keeping close, saw his content upon being within her embrace, and decided it was probably a good thing she'd done it. Not everyone was as open to physical affection, and the queen was a vulnerable piece of prey - she ought to be more careful.

She wasn't sure if it was fair to link his experiences to her own, for she had no idea what he'd been through, yet he nodded in response to her words. He seemed neither offended nor alerted, just slightly saddened by the reality he lived in. Most of the faeries came from darker experiences, but Lumiya hoped to be the light at the end of their journey, or a checkpoint they could always return to whenever they felt unsafe. She'd create something she had desperately needed as a youngster, and would make sure no one would be left behind.

It seemed this idea satisfied the mouse, as he wished to stay and chase the wisp into the forest. She felt her heart flutter slightly upon his ramblings, chuckling softly. Of course you may stay — I'm sure the others would find it wonderful to have another soul around... so would I. She said warmly. Would you like to see our forest? She sort of blurted, getting caught up a little in her excitement to have Dante stay with them.