You came back to me

Mort vehemently assured him that he had made it back, they were here together on earth and alive. Seeing the relief in the winged wolf’s face and hearing it in his voice brought overwhelming emotions over Hika. A soft chuckle left his lips, "Probably like fungus.” He found the humor in it, being able to laugh at all felt like a miracle. He’d very nearly lost his life, and Mortis was the reason he was still here. "I’d love a warm bath, I don’t want to be a mushroom anymore.” He spoke softly as he tried to regain his voice.

Silver eyes gazed up into Mort’s deep blue stare and it was something he wasn’t sure he was going to get back. Here they were, bathing in the gentle glow of the sun, together after being nearly torn apart. Hika leaned into Mort’s touch, grateful for his touch, his presence, everything. Mortis spoke again softly, vowing himself, wanting nothing but him even if it cost him his rank. "Mort, I…” He’d never ask the man to rescind something like that for him. He didn’t realize the Warlord would be against their budding relationship. "That means so much.. I want you. Just you.” He confessed softly, knowing he smelled terrible but wanted nothing more than to hold tight to Mort for the rest of his days.

"Speech"