Redtail Rise But She’s Always a Woman to Me.

Lilia likely appeared indifferent to the timeline he gave, her brow arched and lips pursed, but she cared truly, deeply that he would not be gone long. She was encouraged, even, to know he planned to return nightly to the Rise. She simply tried to make it look as though she was not as effected as she was, so she might not seem too attached. 

She felt his gaze, and looked up to meet it. Shrewdly, she scrunched her muzzle and tipped her chin up. ”Uh, yeah,” She blurted, her tone skeptical, but her gaze dropped. She flicked another small stone away. Her voice grew quieter, though perhaps a bit more toneless when she spoke again.  ”’Courthe I’ll be fine. I alwayth am,” 

It was her way of saying she didn’t want him to go. 

Secretly, she dreaded the thought of him finding some reason to stay in Sapphique. She wondered if some night, he might not come back. Maybe he’d find another girl there, and forget about her. At least this wasn’t his choice, it was Avicus’ doing…But the way Lilia saw it, her chances with Ancelin might become jeopardized. She needed to insure she would not be easily forgotten. 

She veered toward him suddenly, without looking up and clumsily tried to press head into his chest. ”Jutht don’t be gone long,” She warned, a light hiccough to her voice.