[Sah'Rumeh Village — The Healer's Hut — Later]
Silence filled the hut, a peaceful silence. The kind of silence neither Levin nor Zeramet had experienced for many days.
Outside the village slowly recovered from Ashkareth's attack, warriors returned, villagers emerged from shelters, children ran through the streets again and for the first time in years Sah'Rumeh for one day felt fearless.
Inside the hut, Zeramet still occupied Levin's lap, completely shamelessly. As though he had forgotten he was an emperor, as though he had forgotten other beasts existed. Levin stared at the silver-haired menace.
"...Are you planning to stay there forever?"
Immediately Zeramet answered. "Perhaps."
Levin smiled faintly; Asha was tired of their too much love, and even Lyresaph looked mildly offended. Then Zeramet continued very seriously: "I have been separated from my Moonflower for days. I believe this behavior is justified."
Silence.
