While the others returned to the Tor, Maric stayed behind. After all, someone had to explain why the town's sheriff was locked up.<br/>Before letting Varatt go however, Maric gave his wound a look over, and made sure it wouldn't kill him. The injury wasn't all that bad, so he left most of it alone for Vivianne to attend to. He had a feeling that she would like to take care of the old man herself.<br/><br/>When the small group arrived at the Tor, they were met by the Lady of the lake who immediately rushed to Varatt's side and relieved Nimue of him. Faren smiled as she dragged him off, uttering gentle words to him. They made a very lovely couple in his eyes.<br/><br/>Nimue then led them to the kitchens where they were told Maisie was. After all the events that had taken place that day, Faren was very eager to see his little girl.<br/>As they opened the kitchen doors, the lot of them were met with the sight of a child stuffing her mouth with a pastry. Their laughter attracted her attention, and Maisie immediately put down her treat and charged at her father. Faren was almost bowled over again, but managed to scoop the girl up in a tight embrace.<br/><br/>Once things settled down, it would be nice to be able to relax as a family like this, Faren thought as Samantha joined the hug. He was in love with the perfect woman, had a sweet little child he could call his own, and the best friends one could have. It was impossible to tell what the future would bring, but as of that moment, everything was splendid.