Noctisardor Bypass I would any day die for you.

They were will passing ships, most days. When it came time for one to rest, the other often was needed elsewhere. Paarthurnax was okay with distance between them; she yearned to be close to Shadow throughout the "honeymoon phase" of their relationship, but she also required time to herself to do her own thing. With the pack so new, there was much to do to keep intruders from seeking claim to their prey or land, and when they were better established Paarthurnax knew she'd have all the time in the world to be with her mate.

He apologised, but she disregarded it. Such things were not needed when someone was not at fault, and she delivered to his chest a playful, scolding nip. The ashen leader enveloped her with his warmth, wrapping his strong neck about her own, and spoke to her with a teasing tone. "Queen", Shadow called her, and she grinned mischievously as she pulled back to seek his cool grey eyes.

"One day I will be," was her promise, both to him and to herself, "and of course I missed you. I always do."