the curse

What now? It felt like they'd shared a new sort of moment that he'd never experienced before, and he both felt.. relieved and vulnerable at the same time. Like he'd bared his heart on his sleeve for her to see. He nodded slowly at her words. It felt good to have someone else on his side - not that all of Abaven wouldn't be there for him if he needed it, but this connection felt more personal, more intimate somehow, and... it was this kind of connection that helped him get through the tougher times.

"Some rest, and then we'll get to work," Corvus suggested, allowing the faintest hint of a warm smile to touch his lips. She was hurting and sad, and he knew sometimes when he felt like that, a good rest was enough to help him feel rejuvenated... at least it was better than wallowing in those feelings for too long. And doing it in the company of another was always good, at least that always helped Corvus too. Letting her lean against him for a long moment, he was hesitant to pull away, but eventually - and quite begrudgingly - did so and moved in search of somewhere more secluded for them to rest together.

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