Where There Is Desire

Duchess admitted her approval of the potential of travel. The only real tie to the Hallows she had was through him. Already Indigo’s thoughts had touched on being his own leader. Of banding his strays together to see the world. He hadn’t fleshed it out, and thoughts were as far as he’d come. Mentioning travel was the first he’d say anything aloud. The thought of seeing the world with Duchess at his side was one he;d hold close. It was warm and hopeful, something bright in the cold winter spring.

She chuckled at him as Indigo presented the next two places he’d think to bring her. The boy believed she giggled because of why he thought it was amusing, would she prefer the tallest place in the Hallows or the very lowest? No matter, he enjoyed the look of her grin as she decided on the tower. Which, in his opinion, was the better choice. He led the way, fitting through the stairwell carefully as he did so. He tried not to let his tail get into Duchess face as he paced quickly and lifted himself into the small room.

Indigo didn’t much care about the view, his blue gaze settled on the girl as she took in the view for the first time. He felt his lips pull back into a grin as she leaned back against him. Duchess lay her sweet head on his shoulder and he couldn’t help himself as he leaned over to nuzzle her forehead. He refrained from mentioning the last time he’d walked somewhere with her. He still didn’t know what she relived that night, but Indy didn’t forget and he’d be aware of pressing too hard. Not that he truly realized what he was refraining from.

”What do you think?” The question was a common occurrence but it still held the same weight. He wanted to know how Duchess felt about the potential beauty around them. He just wanted to hear her speak.