Broken Antler Fen Absolute zero

Wraen felt relieved that Tambourine took rejection so well. Unlike Arcturus he did not try to argue with her or give an impression that he will wait patiently until it happened. As if that was all it took - waiting and hoping. It had already be a strain on her to have someone expect romance from her, when she did not have it all. If it had been as simple as switching it on at will, she would have done it without hesitation. Just to make that sad and desperately lost person happy. But she also knew that such a sacrifice would mean a gradual death of her. Love was about sharing, when you had enough to give with plenty left to yourself. It was not about giving up everything for the other person. At least in her worldview it was wrong.

"I doubt it is worth it - feels grand, when you have it, but like with all extremes the fall is extra painful," she said. "That's why I prefer friendship. That can last a lifetime. And I will be glad to have you as my friend. For greedy reasons too - there's stories you have to tell about the places you have been," Wraen smiled at him kindly.