He was floating on his back and the mage momentarily lifted he hand he was thrashing in the water. Memories came back to him and he began laughing.  He spoke, "What if I said I wish you to stay forever?"<br/><br/>She threw her arms around him and nodded, "I would stay with you as close as possible for eternity."<br/>She pressed her lips to his and held him for as long as he wanted.<br/>_______________________<br/><br/>She pulled back with her arms extended around his neck, "I am glad you asked. This is my last year at mage school in Wildwood. In the fall, I will attend the mage university in Seville. As you know, the king's palace and the university are in the same district. I thought about you coming with me. Would you want to join King Atrius's personal guards?