Northstar Vale you said those things and i wanted to believe you

slowly he comes to stand beside her, watching the way her face lights up in child-like glee. it looks good on her -- he's used to strict queenie, force of nature queenie, queenie who matches his cynicism and wit. this isn't a radical depature, but it is a display of vulnerability in a way delight can appreciate.

"it is," he agrees readily, looking back to the lush territory before them. even in this weird, lingering frost-filled winter, it manages to look stunning -- he can't wait to see how it'll look come spring. 

delight sneezes and sits, considering something for a moment before he opens his mouth again. "hey," he says, his voice taking on a softer tone, "thanks for .. well, everything you've been doing. i don't think i coulda handled this move nearly as well if i didn't have you. and jomyo and gracious, but like, you."