Separation Yet Again?|Obsidian, Mount Humontis

[tuo]

Shima opened his mouth before closing it and answering mentally as well. ~I..I'm sorry if I made it sound like that. I really don't want to leave you alone at all..~

[Kender Bard]

Verity reached out and tried to hold his hand in her own. ~I'm terrified of losing you, but I'm also terrified of becoming too dependent on you. I don't want to smother you...~

[tuo]

Shima reached out as well and held her hand. ~I want to help you however I can..and I will try not to make you too dependent on me if I can help it, but I won't abandon you...~

[Kender Bard]

~Shima...~ Verity shut her eyes. ~I know it's late, and you're tired, and this isn't the best time to be having this sort of discussion... But I must know; what are we? Are we friends? Or are we more? It's been so long since we've been together, and before our capture, our relationship wasn't precisely defined then either. If you don't know, that's all right too.~

[tuo]

Shima remained silent for a few moments before answering. ~I'm not entirely sure myself..so much has happened, but I do know that I want to try to find out where we stand..~

[Kender Bard]

~I do too~ she answered. After a moment of stillness and silence, she squeezed his hand once more, gently. ~I'm ready to sleep. So, you'll be leaving for Acoia soon... I can come with you, right?~

[tuo]

Shima gave a nod and yawned. ~Of course, I would welcome your company greatly Verity..~ He then gave her hand a squeeze in return.