The Heartwood Bearer of News

Heph was slightly startled at the reiteration of the offer, but she could not hide that she was pleased by it and she returned that tip of her head and for a moment her smile was more genuine and warm than sharp and biting. "Thank you, it means quite a bit to me -" But her voice quickly dipped from sincere into laughter as she tilted her head to the side and squinted at his visage as if examining it once again. "the opportunity to see such a handsome face if I wish - Atka's too."  She enjoyed Dreven's company, and it seemed that in time, or perhaps sooner than she thought, they might be able to get along even without the threat of Aka's disappointment or even fury. Her expression turned softer again, less bright though not drawn by any means. "If I ever settle...." There was a moment when she trailed off and let a sharp smile take its place. It was a difficult thing for her to imagine but she could see herself setting with Dreven and Atka if she ever did.

awesome! I'm good with exiting here if you're good with that?