“Yes, you may have overestimated the time range a bit.” She laughed as she looked over at him with a teasing roll of her eyes.

“Something like that. Keep up the hugs, maybe it’ll get shorter.” She judged him in the side with a friendly grin.

He wanted to bet.

Excuse me, our general needs a hug? I volunteer.

What a beautiful bouquet and the sweetest meanings. It’s clear why Lady Elain is widely adored by this court and her family. She holds the flowers close with a smile for the other young woman. “That’s very sweet of you, how did you learn so much about the different flowers?”

A library book piled up with her own books, a faelight sitting on the stack, and Gwyn bent over reading intensely. That’s how the evening is going.

A little jump form her bust she tirna to smile at him. “You spooked me, Cae. Hi, hey. You snuck in after hours huh?”

“I never expect anyone to come in at this time. But it’s fine.” She grinned and shrugged, alright for the most part.

“It’s alright. I’m not /that/ fragile.”

“I’m doing my best to get back to a better version of myself.” She gave a half smile and a shrug. It was the best she could do. She took the hand and got up to join him. “You can show me whatever, I’m always interested.”

"All night, huh?" She laughed and blushed a bit but didn't stall or hold back. "I suppose I can do that then. I don't have a shift until late tomorrow."

"Ah, so that's your plan." She gave him a teasing grin and headed out through the library with him. "Are we going down? I assume you're going to fly us?"

"Well... if you weren't flying us it would be a very long walk down 10,000 steps so..." She smiled as she returned the gentle squeeze, her cheeks pink again. "I had a feeling you liked spending time with me, yes. You're a good person, Caelum. I like being with you, too."

"Nesta would... Mother bless her. She's wonderful." She expected being picked up so she didn't yelp or flinch or otherwise. She just let him lift her and put her arms around his neck for extra security. "I'm ready when you are. Just don't drop me."

It was both exciting and terrifying to be flown somewhere, Gwyn holding on to his neck as they headed out of the city. It was a beautiful sight, even if she held on for fear of falling. "The city is so lovely from up here..."

“Never. At least not like this. From the training circle of the House of Wind, or the library balcony but not this.” She shook her head, still holding tight to him.

He took my face in his hands, kissing me once. “Never. I can never be ashamed of you. Certainly not over this.” He kept his mouth close to mine, sharing breath. Art🎨: morgana0anagrom for book_bound_box

Quietly misses Caelum