Sawtooth Spire What will it take to make or break this hint of love?

mahler nodded into her clear stare, his eyes drifting to ciri as she moved against elke's nestled body. better was a concept he did not think he had grasped. but it had always been the pinnacle of his striving. a stronger leader. a fitter man. a more worthy father. 
he blinked at the glint of light that shone upon ciri's bleary pupils, then shifted in excitement. "schau dir das an," the gargoyle muttered, glancing toward nyx.