With Kate's words, it seemed the sound of the water arose in intensity. Cedric said as he sat down beside her,<br/>"Yes, I am back, and seeing you, being here with you, has reawakened me from my dark days. I thank thee Lady Kate for keeping me in your thoughts. I could feel you with me, even in the midst of battle."<br/>Knowing that he could, and eventually would, get orders to leave this place again, he could only hope they lingered in coming. He brushed a wayward tear from Kate's cheek. He could feel a surge come from her, and his hand lingered, feeling the silky softness of her skin.<br/>"We could have used more healers in the field. There were too few there Kate, too few. But the healers there also suffered loss. I would fear for you my lady, even though I know in my heart you would have done well"<br/>He said as he looked into her eyes, caressing her cheek again.