Never Going Back Again

*Ara* · 10-01-2018, 04:02 PM

Any pain she might be feeling was suddenly overshadowed by the relief that Novel's presence brought her. For so long she'd felt regret at having let Novel go without insisting she go too; she should've known that things would be fine here, without her, that their sons were grown and could protect themselves. Perhaps she might never let go of that regret, but now she told herself she'd never let her go again, not without a fight. The tears that stung her eyes were sharp, but at Novel's familiar touch she felt everything drain away. She was tired, so very tired, and she could only imagine how Novel was feeling. How long had she been traveling? She probably needed food and rest, and Ara's anxious mind was already trying to recall if she had any herbs currently that might help Novel sleep tonight.

She didn't want to talk about the past. Not about how either of them were sorry, because she had no doubt the both of them could spend the rest of their lives needlessly apologizing. Ara spent what felt like eternity pressed against her, briefly pulling away to better angle herself and press a gentle lick to Novel's cheek. Her words caught her off-guard, and she felt new tears stinging her eyes - only they were happy tears this time. "N-new grandchildren?" Ara was rarely one to stumble over her words, but Novel had all sorts of effects on her and she was suddenly fumbling over herself to regain any sense of composure. Psalm was well, and had had children? Oh, she couldn't remember the last time her heart had felt so full. "I've seen Hymn recently and he's had children of his own too. I've yet to meet them, but I'm sure we will..."

Slowly she was calming, her heart rate slowing to a manageable pace, though she felt a deep exhaustion setting in from the sudden release of emotions. Lightly she leaned to press her snout to Novel's cheek, relishing deeply in her touch as if she needed it more than air itself. "I've spent awhile trying to find a place to settle down, but I've found a good pack. Perhaps once we rest awhile, you'll join me there?" Ara didn't want to act like Novel coming with her a given, despite hoping with every fiber of her being that she would join her - no, she would be grateful for every moment she got to spend with her, but her mind was made up about spending the rest of her days among the comfort of those willow trees. "The pack is called Lirim, and one of their territories is a willow forest. It's a long way, so we'll need to rest for awhile before we go. Oh Novel, you would love it there..." Ara sighed, pressing another kiss to Novel's cheek.

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