He took her hand subtly, squeezing it. “Cal, there’s a reason why elves don’t often fall in love outside their species, you know?” He was quiet for a second before shaking his head. “Just... enjoy the time you spend with him. If his life really is so short, it’s a gift that you’re able to love him during his lifetime.”
She was watching him, hanging onto every word. Once he had finished speaking she hugged him, her grasp tight. "Thank you."
She pulled away after a moment. She looked sad still, but less hopeless than before. She returned to Ben, wrapping her arms around his waist.
Puck watched for a moment before looking away, frowning deeply. Ben looked down at her, brightening as he kissed the top of her head. “Hello.”
She looked over at him nervously. She seemed unsure, leaning toward him. She finally relented, exhaling slowly. "I'm sad."
