ㅤ “Vax.” She’s pulling him into a tight hug, holding her champion brother close. “I can see you struggling brother, let it out, and breath—” ㅤ

ㅤ “You tried darling, you know you did, it just wasn’t her fate that day.” She knelt down before him, cupping his face in her hands and wiping his eyes. “Ripley was consumed by vengeance, just as you where, she just wasn’t ready to let it go.” ㅤ

ㅤ “We where, and like children, not all of us where ready to take the steps we needed.” She rested her forehead against his. “You saved me Percy, from being alone and cold for the rest of my days, Anna didn’t want to be saved, we couldn’t help her—” ㅤ

ㅤ “Well, I did have a surprise— I worked something out with my realm— I’m staying Percy.” She held his hand in hers as she smiled at him. “I don’t have to leave anymore, I have to stop in every now and then, check the realm, but I can stay here—” ㅤ

ㅤ “Don’t bullshit me brother, you’ve seen enough corpses today to shake anyone—” She’s not letting go of him— “Now out with it— no big tough champion act—” ㅤ

ㅤ She returned the kiss, smiling and laughing softly, squeezing his hand. “I’m staying. No more months apart, we may have to occasionally deal with one of my star covered pets but I’m staying—” ㅤ

ㅤ “I know— and I worked tirelessly to get this all sorted, and now— I get to stay, and we can actually all be a family again—” ㅤ

ㅤ “Vax'ildan Vessar you knock it off right now or I’m going to scold you like mother did—” She’s squeezing his shoulders gently. “Talk. Now.” ㅤ

ㅤ She smiled, kissing his forehead softly, holding his hand a little tighter. “I’ve missed you too darling, more than anything I’d like to admit.” ㅤ

ㅤ “Wolfe is currently getting your favourite wine from the cellar for me, I haven’t seen the others.” ㅤ

ㅤ “Starting to think he doesn’t want to catch us in the middle of something.” She chuckled softly, getting up and walking over to fetch the bottle and glasses. “But let’s have a drink hmm? Celebrate my more permanent home coming.” ㅤ

ㅤ “You can say it darling, it’s much easier to get it off your chest now than holding it in.” She was smiling at him, watching every little movement and struggle. ㅤ

ㅤ Her hand gently ran through his hair, a gentle and soothing motion. “Something wrong dearest?” ㅤ

ㅤ “Well, I’m glad you’re here.” She smiled softly, fingers grazing gently through his hair, humming softly. ㅤ

ㅤ “It’s— complicated, a lot of duties and promises, prayers and time spent speaking to my clerics.” She smiled, cupping his face in both of her hands. ㅤ

ㅤ She hummed softly, a hand cupping his face gently as she leant into his kiss, closing her eyes and relaxing. “I’d hope not-” She chuckled softly, fingers gently brushing through lose hair. ㅤ