Tal pushed himself to run faster when Valehna had shouted for him to hurry. "Trying!" He called, finally creating a big enough distance and closing in on the elf. He nodded to her, indicating for her to go ahead. He wouldn't be far behind her.<br/><br/>Ester found herself smiling when Mesaraih began answering her question. It was a strange situation they were in, one she<span style="font-style: italic">definitely</span>wasn't used to. Not that she'd never been complimented before, but usually it was some slimy noble that had nothing better to do.<br/><br/>"You may stop. I don't want you declaring your love to me or something." She teased, the smirk finally fully forming on her lips. She thought over his reasoning and wondered if it would be different if they hadn't been stuck together for so long. Her attitude normally pushed people away, but that didn't seem to work with Mesaraih. The elf considered what she was going to say next for a moment, her heart beginning to race.<br/><br/>"I don't think there's anything left to interrupt." She squeaked, her voice almost a whisper.