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A Midnight Chat

Book: Blades of Light and Shadow

Pairing: Tyril Starfury x F!human!MC

Rating: Teen

Word count: 613

Summary: Raine interrupts Tyril's reflections.

A/N: For @petalouda85 who gave me the prompt "fireflies." Drabble 19 of my 30 days of drabbles.

Tyril hones his sword, his eyes on the horizon. Fae fish continue to appear every now and then, their scales glinting, and sea fireflies dance an intricate choreography that’s breathtaking in its splendor. The moon shines bright and clear against the depth of the sky, casting a pure glow on the deck of the Sun Maiden.

Too bad he’s too caught up in thought to appreciate any of it.

His mind, as usual, is on his mission. It has been almost a year since he set out on this quest, a year since he left Undermount, disgraced and betrayed. Since he lost his best friend to the darkness of the Shadow Court. And he has almost nothing to show for it except a few killings of people who were no more than pawns.

Perhaps his luck will turn now that he’s encountered this party of adventurers.

His new companions are… interesting, he thinks diplomatically. Determined, clearly, and not without abilities. He senses a tremendous amount of raw, if dormant, power from the priestess; and he thinks the rogue’s less reputable skills might prove useful.

Then there’s Raine.

He’s still surprised by the strength of his reaction to her. It’s rare for him to crave someone at first sight. He rarely craves people: his infatuations tend to begin small, a mild interest that grows into something bigger and more intense as he gets to know its object. But as soon as he laid eyes on Raine, he wanted her.

He doesn’t like it. He can’t afford to lose control, not even of his own emotions. Perhaps especially not of his own emotions.

“Still watching the fae fish?” A voice asks, and for an absurd moment, he wonders if he summoned her.

“Not anymore.”

She walks up to him and rests her elbows on the railing. “Mind if I ask what’s on your mind?”

“You may ask. But I may choose not to answer.”

“You can say you were thinking about me, Tyril,” she teases, unaware of the fact that her words are at least partially true. “I won’t judge you.”

“If you must know, I was contemplating the requirements of my quest.”

“Considering your scowl, they might not be very nice.”

“Requirements are rarely ‘nice’.”

“You got me there. What are these requirements?”

He looks at the sea. “Control. Of myself, of my circumstances as much as possible.”

“That doesn’t seem like something that would be too hard for you.” When he turns to her, she waves a hand in his direction. “I mean, control seems to be your thing. Self-control at least. Of your circumstances…”

She breaks off, a look on her face that he’s seen in his own reflection. It’s a look of regret. Of helplessness.

“Yes?”

“Well. Are we ever truly in control of our circumstances?”

He leans against the railing. “Perhaps not completely, but I believe we can bend them to our will on occasion.”

“An optimist. I like it. Well.” She straightens and gives him a little wave. “I better go back to bed.”

“Raine.” He might not know her, but he thinks he knows what she needs right now. When she looks at him, he gives her a solemn look. “I will assist however I can in the search of your brother. You have my word.”

She smiles, a little sadly. “Thanks, Tyril. I appreciate that.”

Once she’s gone, Tyril’s thoughts don’t immediately turn back to his quest. Instead, he thinks back to his last words. He didn’t stop to think before he said them, which would alarm him on any other day. But now, remembering the look in Raine’s eyes, he can’t bring himself to regret them.

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Self love is not always easy. It can be challenging and not fun at the time, but your future self will thank you!

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[Geometric] Mr Sinclaire

Mr Sinclaire art, by the lovely @lovealexhunt 💗💗💗💗 thank you so much, my dear friend 😘

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April OC of the Month: Olivia Hadley

Please welcome April 2024's MC of the Month! Each month, we highlight one MC or OC on our Meet My MC / OC List. They are selected randomly on the Wheel of Names, and eligibility requirements can be found here. We accept MC / OC profiles on an ongoing basis. Please feel free to send yours in!

This month’s OC of the month is…

@storyofmychoices's Olivia Hadley!

More below...

In your own words, tell us what you like most about your MC / OC.

Olivia is literally sunshine. She is the most genuine and empathetic person. She constantly looks for ways to help others and make life better for those who are not as fortunate as she is. She always tries to make everyone she meets (especially children) feel special and heard/appreciated. It doesn’t matter if she knows them or not. She looks out for everyone. She is just a good person with the most beautiful heart and soul. She is so precious to me. In an ideal world, there would be a lot more Olivia’s to help us all feel special.

Do you feel your MC / OC is like you at all? How are you alike or different?

I do think Olivia and I have a lot in common. While I wish I could be as kind and empathetic as Olivia, I am still human, and I make mistakes. I try really hard to live by the principles of “leave the world a little better than you found it” (even if it’s just putting away a grocery cart someone left or picking up one piece of trash in a parking lot) and “be kind whenever possible; it is always possible” (this one is a little harder, but I try every single day to show kindness to everyone, even when I cannot show it to myself). I feel those principles also represent Olivia, she’s just better at it than me.

I also think we have similar occupations. We both wanted to be veterinarians and then learned we’d have to put animals down. Then we both switched to Pediatric Medicine. Olivia stuck with it. I decided to be a teacher because Pediatricians need to know how to deliver babies, and that’s a hard pass for me. Childbirth might be a miracle, but it’s disgusting (IMHO) lol. But we both work closely with children and try to make a positive impact on their lives. We both do whatever we can to create a safe place where children can tell us stuff they don’t know if they can share with their parents yet (questioning their sexual identity or gender). I’ve been very lucky to help several transgender elementary students feel more confident and accepted as well as work with parents to help them help their child. I’ve also worked with students with abusive home lives or their families can’t afford basic needs so I’ve gone out of my way to try to help them through anonymous donations and gift cards through the school. Anything I can do to ease even one struggle, I will do it and I think that is very much the person Olivia is. Olivia will always look out for anyone in her life. 

As for differences, Olivia is a little more confident than I am. I drink far more coffee than she does. We both love plants, but she keeps them alive better than I do. I try, but I don’t always succeed, though a cactus I got as a gift from a student 3 years ago just bloomed for the first time this month, so I’m super excited for that. Maybe Olivia is finally rubbing off?

What is most important to your MC / OC? What is their motivation in life?

Olivia’s motivation is truly to make the world a better place. She knows that it’s not always easy, and there are so many struggles and so many hardships. She really wants to make a difference in the lives of those closest to her as well as in the community she serves. She knows she can’t conquer world hunger or global peace, but if she can make a difference to people around her then maybe those people can help some others and things would ripple out from there. 

After she has children, her motivation splits. She’ll never stop caring about those around her or the patients she sees, but her children are her first priority.

What are their biggest pet peeves/dislikes?

Olivia doesn’t like gossip. She doesn’t like when people talk about others behind their back in a negative way. It makes her feel uncomfortable. She doesn’t like passive aggressive responses to situations. She genuinely believes that people are good, and if we all just try to have a little more empathy and understanding, the world would be a better place. 

She doesn't like rudeness, pettiness, or dishonesty.

Olivia prefers order and organization, so she dislikes chaos and messy places. 

If your MC / OC could change one thing - anything - what would it be?

If Olivia could change anything, she’d find a cure for childhood cancer. She takes each case to heart and watching children struggle is something that is very hard for her. She would never trade her time at Edenbrook for anything, and she feels guilty for even thinking it, but she is grateful when she opens her own practice that most of her cases become regular checkups and normal/everyday illnesses.

What is your MC / OC’s favorite quote or song?

“My favorite things in life don't cost any money. It's really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time." — Steve Jobs

“You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot - it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that, I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.” ― Maya Angelou

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." —Antoine de Saint-Exupery

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow." — Mary Anne Radmacher

“Even miracles take a little time.” — Fairy GodMother (Cinderella) 

“Happily ever after is about finding happiness within yourself and holding on to it through any storm that comes your way." —Chris Colfer

Is there anything else you’d like to share about your MC / OC?  (It can be why you created them, how they’ve inspired you, or you could write a little blurb as if it is coming from your OC - an acceptance speech. :) )

Ahhh what else to say about my precious Olivia?! She truly brings me so much joy.  

If you’ve been in this fandom long enough, you’ll remember I was an Ethan romancer when OH first released. I enjoyed Ethan/MC’s dynamic. They totally reminded me of Thomas Hunt x MC. However, just before the pandemic, I wrote Bryce, thinking it was a one off thing, but as the world started to shut down, things got darker and scarier, Bryce Lahela’s sunshine and encouragement was something that resonated with me. I tried to make Olivia fit in the role of MC, but I just didn’t like the setup of MC with Bryce. So I made Olivia an original character. Taking her out of that MC role gave me so much more freedom with her and so much more freedom for telling her and Bryce’s story. I loved being able to see where each story would take them. I’m eternally grateful to Olivia (and Bryce) for helping me get through the Covid Pandemic. Having her and Bryce and their friends and family helped me have something positive and hope-filled to hold onto.

Olivia is actually really competitive. You might not see it or notice it at first, but if you’ve ever been a part of any competition with her, you’ll see she will not hold back. 

Olivia has a black belt in taekwondo, even though she never talks about it. She got it in High School. She wanted to do something to challenge herself and she wasn’t participating in any team sports, though she did try to get a pingpong team started in her school but it never took off. 

Olivia volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for a summer in the Dominican Republic.

Olivia has Scottish roots and has always dreamed of going to Scotland. She hasn’t gotten there yet, but one day!

Olivia is almost as lucky to have such good friends in Casey and Merida as I am to have @jerzwriter and @lilyoffandoms in my life. I can’t even begin to express how special they are to me and how I treasure their friendship.

Thank you to everyone who has ever supported Olivia. She is truly a special character who is so close to my heart. The fact that she is truly an original character and you still adore her means so much to me. I can’t say thank you enough. The amount of serotonin I get from writing and sharing her with you should be illegal, and then when anyone interacts, my heart explodes with unicorns and rainbows and all the sunshine. I’m eternally grateful for the support of Olivia, Bryce, and their little world. Thank you!!! 

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Facing The Facts: Resources on the Armenian Genocide

Frequently Asked Questions About Armenian Genocide

Sample Archival Documents on the Armenian Genocide: U.S. Archives

Sample Archival Documents on the Armenian Genocide: British Archives

Map of the 1915 Armenian Genocide in the Turkish Empire

Talaat Pasha's Official Orders Regarding the Armenian Massacres, March 1915-January 1916

The Massacre of the Armenians (”Ambassador Morgenthau describes the forced evacuation of one group of Armenians from their homeland to the Syrian desert.”)

American Documents

British Documents

Russian Documents

French Documents

Austrian Documents

Public Lectures

Eye Witnesses

The Turkish Woman

That is all right, but who killed hundred of thousands Armenians?

Einar af Wirsen

The Story of Anna Hedwig Bull, an Estonian Missionary of the Armenian Genocide.

"That's How It Was"

ARAB EYEWITNESS FAYEZ ALGHUSSEIN ABOUT THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

Report by an Eye-Witness, Lieutenant Sayied Ahmed Moukhtar Baas

Letters of Turkish doctors addressed to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkey

Martyred Armenia: Eyewitness account of the Armenian genocide by Faiz El-Ghusein a Turkish official

PHOTO COLLECTION OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

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Some pictures of Jenna Coleman at the Northeast Comic Con last weekend!

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💖 In all the World—Bryce x Olivia, just because! 💖

In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine. ~Maya Angelou

This precious art of my sunshine babies is by @slayannaart! How absolutely adorable are they?!!

[Bryce Lahela x Olivia Hadley Masterlist] 

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Chapter VII - “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?"(Summer Adventure III)

Summary:  Summer is the season when all is effervescent and free…and with the future knocking at the door, Beatrice is trying to seize the most of it while it lasts. Fortunately, it’s never too late to follow our hearts.

Characters:  Beatrice Foredale (MC|OC), Luke Harper, Vincent Foredale, Dominique Foredale, Henrietta Foredale, Briar Daly.  I only own my MC|OC.  The mentioned characters belong to Pixelberry. No copyright infringement intended.  

Word Count: +/- 5000

Rating: Teen  

Notes:  

💕 English is not my first language. Please, excuse me for any typos /or grammatical errors.

 💕This chapter contains spoils from other Choices’ books.

💕 This is my submission  for @choicesficwriterscreations ‘Fics of the week’  

Beatrice was suspecting that her father was writing a new book, but he hadn’t told her a word about it yet. Of course, that didn’t stop her from doing some investigation work. She found articles about ancient Rome, the conquest of the Gaul, Mark Antony, and about a Roman senator named Cassius Longinus spread all over his desk. There were also articles about the province of Numidia. On one of the pages, there were listed several provisional titles:

“Arin”

“The Princess of Gaul”

“A Courtesan of Rome”  

“The Unconquerable Princess”

“Untamed Heart”

“Dangerous Liaisons”

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#desire and decorum #unspoken desires #desire and decorum mc #oc: beatrice foredale #luke harper x mc #vincent foredale #choices a courtesan of rome #desire and decorum fanfic

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Cellar Confessions - Summer Adventures II

Summary:   An old adage says that ‘a drunken man’s words are a sober man’s thoughts’. Beatrice is about to find out if this is really true.

Characters:  Beatrice Foredale ( MC|OC)  , Briar Daly, Annabelle Parsons, Donna Bowman, Theresa Sutton, Edmund Marlcaster, Harry Foredae, Ernest Sinclaire, Vincent Foredale, Dominique Foredale, Henrietta Foredale. I only own my MC|OC.  The mentioned characters belong to Pixelberry. No copyright infringement intended.

Word Count: +/- 7177

Rating: Teen  

Warnings: Mentions of underage drinking and drunkenness. Reader’s discretion is advised. ⚠️  

Notes:

⚜English is not my first language. Please, excuse me for any typos /or grammatical errors.  

⚜This is my submission  for @choicesficwriterscreations Fics of the week  

⚜ Special thanks to @missameliep for being my beta reader 💖💖💖

The girls were organizing a pyjamas’ party at Edgewater. When Dominique heard about it, she insisted on Beatrice inviting Theresa Sutton and Donna Bowman to the party because they were, and quoting her, ‘girls from good families’. Despite they being not that close, Beatrice liked Theresa. The girl loved to gossip and was quite naïve, but she was a truly sweet and kind soul. On the other hand, Donna snobbishness had always got under Beatrice’s skin.

“Your grandmother is right. Spending time with girls from good families like Donna will only benefit you, Beatrice. I’m sure you will learn a lot from her.” Henrietta intruded on the conversation. Beatrice shoved a cookie into her mouth at once to avoid snapping at her stepmother.

When Henrietta left the tea table, Beatrice countered with Dominique, “Grandma, I don’t like Donna. Besides, she and Annabelle don’t get along either… Do you think it would be fair to subject Annabelle, my dear friend and guest, to an uncomfortable situation like this?”

Beatrice was smart, but the Dowager Countess was sly as a fox. “First and foremost, my dear, a lady does not say that she ‘doesn’t like A or B’. A lady may or may not enjoy someone’s company.  Second, Annabelle is a refined young woman, so she will behave, although she doesn’t enjoy Donna’s company. Finally, I am responsible for all events in this house. So, either you invite Donna, or there’s no party.”

The next day, Beatrice informed her grandmother that the official pyjama’s party on Friday night had been cancelled until a more convenient date.  However, an unofficial sleepover was scheduled for Saturday night. The guests were surreptitiously ushered into the house and led through the shadows to Beatrice’s bedroom.

“To remember our little private party, I would like to give you this,” Annabelle took three identical bracelets from a bag. “I made them myself. I hope you like. I made a charm for Sunny’s collar. It matches your bracelet, Bea.”

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#desire and decorum #unspoken desires

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...Marabelle Series

Crown Prince Liam Rys & Lady Sophia Taylor

Six Sentence Sunday

...future chapter

...Liam's heart was racing as he leaned in, his lips a fraction of an inch away from hers. But suddenly, he felt Sophie's hand pushing him back, her expression sad.

"I can't do this," she whispered, her voice breaking.

Liam froze. "Why not?" he asked, his brow furrowed in confusion.

"Because we can't be together, Liam," she replied, her voice cracking with emotion.

"What are you ... but why not?" he persisted, his heart sinking.

"Because you will be king, and I ... I am just a commoner." Sophie covered her now tearful face, as she broke down in despair.

"I don't belong here..."

Marabelle Series Masterlist

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SpreadJoy #863 spreading positivity with quotes and @playchoices characters.

Quote by Heather Stillufsen

@hanaleeappreciationweek

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Mr Sincaire & Countess Beatrice Foredale (by @ladylamrian)

Thank you so much, my dear!

Read the fic here.

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Thank you 😊 @secretaryunpaid

"I am not a lady"

Thank you for this wonderful gift, dear @lovealexhunt 💗💗💗💗💗

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#desire and decorum #unspoken desires #oc: beatrice foredale #desire and decorum mc #desire & decorum

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Thank you for rebloging, dear @secretaryunpaid 💗

Mr Sinclaire Icons

Made by the lovely @ladylamrian. Thank you so much 😘😘😘😘

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#desire and decorum #ernest sinclaire #desire and decorum mc #playchoices #mr sinclaire #desire & decorum

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A Stagger in the Woods

Book: Blades of Light and Shadow

Pairing: Mal Volari x Daenarya (F!MC)

Rating: Teen

Word count: 572

Summary: Mal had a little too much to drink. It's up to Daenarya to help him make his way through the woods.

A/N: For @storyofmychoices. You didn't think we were done, did you? If you're going to devote your time to put this event together, you should get a second gift. It's only fair, my friend. @choicesfandomappreciation

Shoutout to @dutifullynuttywitch, who helped me pinpoint what was wrong with this story, and even gave me one of the lines outright. You're amazing.

The moon hangs low in the sky, its red-white glow granting the night an ethereal feel. In the woods beneath, two figures lean on each other, hands clutching and grasping, their faces close enough to kiss.

It would be more romantic if they were leaning on one another out of desire instead of necessity.

“An earthquake!” Mal exclaims, his head swinging wildly. “Quick, kit, take cover!”

Daenarya barely manages to catch him before he sends them both tumbling to the ground. She doesn’t even attempt to contain the bubble of laughter tickling her throat. “It’s not an earthquake, Mal. It’s the result of one too many glasses of ale.”

“Why Kit, I never!” Indignant, he jabs a finger. He nearly takes her eye out. “I am insulted. Offended. No, appalled at your insinuation.” She captures his finger, giving it a playful nip and a quick kiss, all the while giggling at her foolish rogue.

“Not so much an insinuation as an expression of fact, Your Magnificence. I did tell you to pace yourself.”

“But it was a ce-celebration!” He hiccups. “We made it out of the Deadwood! We had to commemorate the occasion!”

She pats his shoulder a little too hard. “That doesn’t mean you and Imtura had to challenge each other to see who could, er, commemorate more.”

He laughs uproariously, then comes to an abrupt stop before turning in a circle. Daenarya stumbles. “Where is Imtura?”

“Probably giving Tyril as much trouble as you’re giving me.”

“But we never reached a consainsos… conshensus… con-sen-sus,” he corrects, slurring over each syllable. “Who won? Who lost? Call her back!”

He extricates himself from her grasp and stomps forward. “Imtura! Imty! Imtura!”

She rushes over and wraps an arm around his waist. “It was a tie.”

“Well, that won’t do. The loser was supposed to buy the winner the first drink once we took down the Shadow Court!”

“You can buy each other a drink,” she suggests.

“That’s no fun at all,” he protests before brightening right up again. “Oh! We could try again tomorrow.”

Daenarya lets her head fall against his shoulder. “Please, for the love of all the Old and New Gods, don’t.”

His expression falters, and his eyes take on the sheen of a wounded doe. “Am I… Am I annoying you, kit?”

“Half of me,” she admits cheerfully. “The other half is giggling madly.”

“Oh, that’s okay then.” Mal smiles his drunken grin again. “I love it when you giggle. And laugh. And snort.”

“You love it when I snort?”

“Because you’re happy, see.” He waves his hands in the air. “’Tis like this: you don’t laugh enough. And you think I can’t tell when you cry yourself to sleep.”

“Mal…”

“But now you’re gigglin’. Or half of you is.”

Moved, she presses a tender kiss to his cheek. “You make me smile as much as I possibly can under these circumstances. Once we find Kade? It’s going to be all smiles from there.”

“You promise?”

“Cross my heart and hope to be stung by a Drakna.”

He tries to kiss her and misses by about five inches. “Hey, where did your lips go?”

“They’re still in the same place.”

“But I couldn’t find them!”

“I’ll help you find them tomorrow. As long as you no longer reek of ale.”

He gives a put-upon sigh. “Guess I’ll have to skip challenging Imtura again, then. All for a good cause.”

"She captures his finger, giving it a playful nip and a quick kiss, all the while giggling at her foolish rogue" came straight from @dutifullynuttywitch's fabulously talented mind.

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"How beautiful it is to be cruel"

In the spirit of being obsessed with the Nevrakis kids, here's Zenobia Nevrakis from TCATF with her hair down, because yes.

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Safe

[Mal Volari x Daenarya Blades 1 + Beyond] [Mal’s Orphanage] [Mal Volari x Daenarya Blades 2 AU]

Pairings: Mal Volari x Daenarya (F!OC) Book: Blades of Light and Shadow 2 Word Count: 600 Rating/Warnings: General; brief non-graphic mentions of cuts and bruises A/N: Art in header is by @wisejazz. You can see the full image here.

Synopsis: Mal contemplates life as he watches over Daenarya.

His thumb brushed over her knuckles as he held her in his arms. He still couldn't believe she was there—back with him. He had dreamt of this moment so many nights. His arms ached at the loss of her. What he wouldn't have done or given to have a moment like this. 

Now, she was back in the Realm of Light; and yet, he could see the traces of shadows that still haunted her. The cuts and bruises still told of the struggle to escape and the challenges endured. The blood had dried, leaving scaps to heal and bruises once purple began to yellow. 

She hadn't spoken much of her time over there. She didn't remember much. It was still fresh and yet, she didn't have time to heal from its toll before being called forward toward the next adventure.

"The next adventure," he thought to himself. His lips pulled at the thought. The next adventure.

The next quest.

The next score.

The next town.

The next conquest.

That had been his life. 

That had been the path he chose. Never stopping. Never getting too close to know anyone. Connections were a weakness. 

The past lurked just beyond the corner, waiting to pull him back. He wouldn't let it so he kept pushing forward, never stopping, instead chasing whatever the future held. That's what he wanted—what he had always wanted—or so he thought. 

He should be thrilled to be on the move, leaving White Tower behind, but he wasn't. His heart had always been in the adventure, but now, it was split. 

He drew her closer as a whisper slipped from her lips, the threat of nightmares looming. "It's okay," he whispered, brushing the loose strands of hair from her face. "I'm right here. I've got you, Kit."

He spoke soft reassurances to her until she quieted down, her body relaxing in his embrace, safe from all harm.

The others would be back from scouting ahead soon and he'd have to wake her, but not yet. 

The gentle breeze whistling through the meadow brought thoughts of the children's laughter. He wondered how they were. He didn't think leaving them would be so hard. The look on their faces when he broke the news to them. Some were brave, happy that he'd be off saving the realm again now that he had Daenarya back. Some worried that without him, they'd be back on the streets. He shook his head. It did no good to worry. They were safe. He left them with his sister and Vivi. They were perfectly safe. In fact, with his sister, they would probably be full of sweets far more often than they should. They might not want him to come back. 

A quiet laugh rumbled in his chest as his heart warmed at the thought. He had never hoped to return somewhere so much before, but to return with her at his side to bask in the life they would build. Maybe running wasn't all there was. Maybe staying would be nice for a while. 

He couldn't stop the smile illuminating his face at the image of what could be. Not now... but soon. When the realm was safe, then he could rest. But until then, he'd keep her safe from all harm. She had been through enough. They all had, but none like her. 

He pressed a lingering kiss on her forehead and held her closer, determined to shield her from the darkness that still lingered. Together, they would protect the Light and the realm. Then, they'd return to the children and finally find some peace.

Just a little drabble for my Blades 2 AU. I hope you enjoy it!