Never Let It Go

He gave her a slight smile as she went on, excited to get better and stronger. He couldn't help the low chuckle that escaped him before he went to talk, "Don't get too far ahead of yourself." His voice toned on a joking side, but he was also quite serious. He wanted his sister who had been sick and den ridden for most of her life to get out and explore like he had. And he hadn't done too much with his life. But that part of him that was entirely serious, he couldn't imagine Azzie doing anything but lounging around in the den. Save for the memory they shared right now.

His paw gently placed along her shoulders as she leaned in to him, and they quietly savored a few moments together in the sun with the new flow of stream that came through the plains after the ice age. Balthier felt like he could nap here himself, especially after the journey from Ashen and his quick tournament trial.

Azzurra's yawn caught his attention, and he shifted to look at her and ready to help her back to the den, "Do you want to go back to the den?" He questioned gently, not wanting her to feel like he was forcing her or wanted her back inside, even if he did a little bit. "We don't have to go inside, we can stay just outside."

"Balthier"