Broken Antler Fen Now you've got to work for a living.

The way she looked at him now was so familiar. It almost hurt, being reminded of how close he had been with someone else before her, and how distorted that had quickly become. Reyes did not want to lose what he had with Teya.

The sound of her voice - interest, maybe surprise, - made him think only of doubt, and he dropped his eyes from her own. Maybe she didn't want to go. She had never expressed any desire for children of her own. Her freedom was important to her. Reyes wouldn't force her in to some sticky situation; things could be tense with the Redhawks and the last thing Reyes wanted was more stress.

He shrugged, watching the grass. I do. I think you would like them. It would give them both time away from Brecheliant at any rate, and a break from everything. But - only if you want to, Teya. Its alright if you'd rather stay here. A glance up at her eyes, feeling as though he might choke on his own words.