Duskfire Glacier But she'll bring out the best and the worst you can be

she loosened tangles, dirt, old herbs.

he appreciated it, even if he was tempted to lull into sleep. the comfort she brought him in those moments was the first he had felt since leaving sapphique.

did she know? of course not, but he liked to think maybe she did. especially when she offered humor. even if he did not have it in him to laugh, there was a soft lipping of the edge of his lips.

yeah?

he dared to ask as the exhaustion began to feel like a comfortable coat, snug around his mind. he had meant to kiss her back, to show some form of appreciation and siphon more comfort from her.

instead his eyes closed as he listened for her distinct voice.