Absolution

Deathbelle knew that she adored Iolaire, she was a comforting presence and an understanding friend. She offered one more explanation, but Deathbelle still didn’t need it. ”You’re here now, that’s all that matters.” She offered Io another relieved nuzzle, now that she’d touched her again it was hard to stop with the little affections they gave freely.

The conversation continued, Io mentioned she had been visited by her brother and wondered if she missed anything exciting. ”I found my niece, Beryl.” After trying to run from her problems she’d stumbled upon the poor child. ”You are quite the commodity.” Belle teased the smaller woman as she aimed to offer an innocent kiss on her cheek. ”I’m relieved he was able to return home.” She had been convinced she wouldn’t ever see her brother again.