the morning after

"If I go back now she'll just wake up, it's better if I let her sleep." Valentine dipped his head slightly at this statement. Made sense. Shaw seemed to care deeply for his sister and his careful consideration was noted and approved of. "But I can go somewhere on my own, if you need to do something else." The King shook his head dismissively before parting with the words, "Nah, I'm not in a hurry and I don't mind the company." Besides, this was the perfect opportunity to get to know the little guy better.

His ears flicked as another -closer- roar of thunder sounded, but he smothered the rise of unease that came with it. Pushing past it, he queried, "So tell me, Shaw, have you given any consideration as to what you and your sister will do next?" Valentine had no problem with them staying in Imperium until they were well so long as they minded themselves, and if it suited them, they could probably make a home out of it.