She came across him, watching for a few minutes as he laid in slumber. She didn't know how much time had passed since she had seen him, or anyone for that matter. Time didn't seem to be much of an issue here, not for her. Though in the living world? She had no idea how many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or even if years had already passed. Whatever the case, she didn't feel ravaged by old age. She was young and spry here, amber gaze blazing with life in a sense. She felt like she did in her younger years, but with a clearer mind as she enjoyed her life on this ethereal plane. She lived as she did when she was alive, hunting even though she didn't need to eat. Taking naps in her perceived warmth of the sun among fields of lush greenery. But the best part? She got to see the family she had lost so many years ago. They were here, too. And now, her old friend. Whether he knew he was visiting or not, she nudged him with a gentle paw as a playful smile drew up her features. "Time to wake up, old man." They had been through a lot of shit, and although they weren't the closest, she still held him in high regard and respected him. After all, he had helped her through a lot. Helped her find her way, even if he didn't know it then. "Talk" "You" Think

Valentine awoke bleary-eyed and confused. He almost snapped at Lefty for waking him, but something about that felt off. The old king looked to his chest where she usually lay smushed and was surprised to not see her. He looked around in bafflement and his eyes immediately fell on Avalon which only served to add to his confusion. What had she said? She'd said something. Quickly he fell back on his capricious airs, if only to hide his confusion while he scrambled to make sense. "Old man," he scoffed. "I'd rather be old than dead..." His voice trailed off as it clicked. Valentine knew this place. This was Somnium. "Ah, fuck me," he growled. "I better not be dead." ""