the bear and the maiden fair

Felix had already proven to be a deep sleeper, and the boy barely stirred as Vai rocked gently in the chair, pausing only as Devrum's shadow fell over the two of them. "Ah, that you did," she agreed, glancing up as he leant down to kiss her, letting her eyes shut to enjoy the small and simple act of affection. "Peace wasn't a thing I knew much about myself either, until you. Strange, considering the amount of trouble you get into." She laughed quietly, gazing down at their son and watching him sleep so contently under their watch. "Thank you," she murmured. "We did this together, you and I. Though I can't help but hear the suggestion in your voice that you're going somewhere?" Tilting her head back to look at him, she shot him a knowing smirk. "What's up?" vervain well i'll rest my eyes and i'll let the earth breathe