Over the next few days Aelena had watched Iylldrraen become more introspective and she knew that he worried about what would happen when they arrived in Hillsbrad. He worried about her, about their mission. She did not brooch the subject directly but always made sure to be near to him, to take his hand while he stood at the ship's rail and offer her silent comfort. She too had her reservations about how honest the information was that had led to them being dispatched on this mission. She had met a few Worgen in her travels that had been just as noble and honorable as Iylldrraen himself. The whole debate in her mind had left her uncertain and the closer they came to Hillsbrad, the bigger the knot in her stomach became.<br/><br/>On the third day of there voyage she awoke alone in bed. Yawning and stretching her long limbs, Aelena let out a soft sigh. The druid's attempts not to worry her were ironically worrying. He was trying to keep her from seeing it but there was no escaping that he felt the weight of what lay ahead. A small smile did curve her face when she saw that he had prepared a nice warm bath for her though. Even when he was lost in his thoughts he never neglected to show he cared. Stripping out of her nightgown, the Draenei carefully lowered herself into the warm water. It was relaxing and her mind flashed back to the passions they had shared in the hot springs in Winterspring. Despite the desire to simply enjoy the water lapping at her skin, the shaman washed quickly, scrubbing her skin and hair in softly scented soaps before rinsing and drying herself. She dressed quickly, double checking her armor and weapons. Today they would land in Hillsbrad.<br/><br/>After a brief stop at the galley, Aelena ventured above deck and saw Iylldrraen at his usual stop, staring at the slowly approaching shoreline. Stealthily as she was able, she stepped toward her lover, studiously ignoring the glances from the sailors. After the performance once they had come on board, she had noticed them staring a little more intently at her. Not that she could blame them... she had not exactly been discrete. The tension in the air today however was palpable. The men knew they would be seeing their wives soon and Aelena ventured a guess that there would be quite a few indiscrete noises tonight. She had just about snuck up to the tall druid when he bid her a good morning. Her shoulders slumped, he always saw her coming. Damn his heightened senses! The ruse abandoned she leaned into him, nuzzling her cheek against his shoulder. "Good morning, Love." She purred back as her hand snaked around his midsection to draw his attention to the hot cup of coffee that she had brought him. For a moment she simply stayed like she was, sharing a soft moment with him. It might be some time before fate allowed them another and she intended to savor it.<br/><br/>Her smile widened at his mention of vacation. "I agree, something simple and calm. I doubt anyone would dispute that we earned it." Silence settled over then again and Aelena simply sipped her coffee and tucked herself against Iylldrraen's side, watching the shore approach.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>