Sun Mote Copse And I know it's true

sharing stories could be awkward, but they were both better for it. now, they were just one step up from strangers - a small accomplishment, in arcturus' eyes.

arcturus could agree with everything chanel had said. in that moment of time, there had been no strife since he had come to firebirds. it was a stark -- violently stark -- difference from his home, where there was a new crisis every week it seemed.

he walked in silence for a while, happy to simply share company. "there's something to be said for peace at home." he didn't say much more after that, content to let chanel guide the conversation where it may.

the pair patrolled in quiet company until evening, where arcturus parted at length feeling his heart was slightly lighter.