Vyre shook her head slowly as she listened and let out a heavy but pained sigh, one hand moving to hold her side.<span style="color: purple"> "She's my pet, I give the orders not her. I don't plan to be up long though..." </span>She leaned against the doorway causing it to creak from her weight as she took a few labored breaths.<span style="color: purple"> "My death would have been welcome, I've lived long enough as it is but I have another three thousand years left in me, at least."</span>Vyre took a firm grip on Ophidian's muzzle and stared at him for a long moment.<span style="color: purple"> "Male- No, Ophidian... Ophidian, I'm not going to thank you for saving me. I'm not going to let you have the satisfaction of knowing you improved my life. But I'm not here to be a bitch either, you saved my dear pet from a life time of guilt, misery, and by extension, this city and Ras. And for that, I am thankful, you didn't just save me, you saved my pet and that's the most important thing to me. Consider this your reward."</span>She released his muzzle but before he could say anything she kissed him softly and smiled. Although the smile lasted maybe a few seconds at best it was true and genuine as she turned to return to her room.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>