Surrender up my heart, and swap it for yours.

Paarthurnax leaned into his strong form, taking comfort from his warmth and scent, then drew away from him to seek his pale eyes. "Come," the healer beckoned, making to lead him away somewhere that they could relax together, and leave their tension behind to dissipate on its own.

She expired the little hollow and stepped carefully exposed tree roots into the dim forest, making her way in no particular direction. Paarthurnax looked briefly over a crimson shoulder to be sure her beau was following, and shot him a winning smile. "Since we're doing this open and honesty thing, I guess you'd like to know more about where I came from?"

Shadow had been patient with her in regards to... well, everything. He'd promised to wait in all senses, but Paar figured it was time he knew the finer details of her own heritage.