You came back to me

"You made it back to me" he agreed, brushing tears from his own eyes. He leaned forward, pressing his head against Hikas. Feeling his damp fur, breathing in the scent of him. He laughed softly "you stink, Hika" he teased, finding his laughter returned to him now that Hika had woken. That his eyes were clear and bright for the first time in so long. "Are you strong enough to try a bath? I can heat some water in Io's old tub?" He suggested softly, pulling away from Hika to look him over gently. No doubt his friend would be weak from the Long sickness. Mortis wanted to put good food in him, a warm bath, and wrap him up by a fire. He knew he couldn't push too hard however.

He needed to see whay Hika could manage. Food that would be gentle in his long empty stomach. Perhaps Lia would help get them something while Mortis heated the bath... he grinned down at Hika again, placing a fur over his friends forehead. He couldn't stop touching Hika. He was alive, alive! And Mortis was bursting with the knowledge. "Lifes too short, Hika. I want you, and only you. I don't care if it costs me heir" he swore, his voice determined and sure.