[ The silence would have been terrifying under a different set of circumstances, but the bond between them is reassuring and keeps the anxiety of having overstepped or being pushed away at bay. It's a little strange looking back on it, how adamant he'd been about bonds being an invasive nuisance when it's really worked out to be something that's given him so much peace of mind. The berries may also have a strong say here as well, but one way or another, it's nice to actually enjoy the quiet.
Turning just his face when she lies on the grass next to him, he gives her a warm smile, like they're the only two people in the world right now, and reaches for her hand. ]
If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't be drinking that potion every day.
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Turning just his face when she lies on the grass next to him, he gives her a warm smile, like they're the only two people in the world right now, and reaches for her hand. ]
If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't be drinking that potion every day.
[ A beat. ]
And I prefer this, too.