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She brightened, looking excited again. "Do you want to try and fly?"
He hesitated, tipping his head back as well. "You know.. If you wanted to go back to your family..."
She exhaled, relaxing as she stood up.. "There. You're perfect."
He frowned, following her in silence again.
She was gentle, her head tilted slightly her fingers carefully brushed over his wings to smooth them.
He frowned. "Yes, I am sorry. I didn't want you to have to get involved."
She knelt down, her hands gently moving to fix his wing as she focused on the task, trying to remember what she had read.
He was quiet, unsure what else to say as he rubbed her back gently. "I'm sorry."
"I read a little bit about Fae wings," she said nervously, "I just figured it's worth a try."
He went silent, hesitating before he stepped closer, moving to pull her into a hug.
She hesitated, her hand brushing his back. "Maybe I can try to smooth it out? I'll be gentle."
He looked a concerned and a bit resigned. "I don't know how you see me," he said quietly. "I don't know why you see me the way that you do. I...
She looked back at them as well. "Is it still hurt..?"
"What?" he asked, that stern gaze hiding his hurt expression. "You want me to be a better person? You want me to give it back? I don't know what...
She grinned, her expression that of adoration. "Should we head back?"
Zerras went silent, pulling it out and unwrapping it. The red gem seemed to glow, its silver shining. He gave a small, wistful laugh. "It.. It...
She laughed a little reaching up to kiss his cheek.
He hesitated, looking down. "I left some coins. This.. This sword means a lot to me, Juniper."
She reached forward and took his hand. "I really appreciate you."
He watched her, folding his arms. "From me? From the city?"
