Swiftcurrent Creek Fuck love, got too many reasons

He seemed to understand, at least to an extent. Reverie took his words to heart, and nodded once; protect him, then. She could trust that. But it wasn't just about Lestan, and so even Arric's reassurance did not have the power to change her decision. She still had Bjarna to think of, and Gunnar; their safety, their happiness. Even if Tybault didn't hurt them, would they really be content with him looming over Kvarsheim? Surely not, and then it would come to violence.
I have Kvarsheim to protect, too, She murmured, chest aching at the thought. It wasn't forever, it wasn't supposed to be, but right now she could only feel the loss in her decision.