Aelena looked to Iylldrraen and noted the playful grin on his handsome face. Again, that intent gaze gave her a pleasant little shiver and she tried to push that feeling down. It was not possible though and she found herself blushing. The stark white skin of her cheeks blushed a vibrant pink and her eyes moved to stare intently at the table top. It was easy to feign interest in the maps as though she was going over the plan again but all that was on her mind was her Elvin companion. It was a blessing when Rivern rose to dismiss them until the time to strike came. The wizened elf made her giggle softly with his comment<span style="color: indigo"> "I will be sure to keep an eye on him." </span>She promised, shooting both men a sidelong glance. She looked forward to being outside. Perhaps the fresh air would clear her head.<br/><br/>Once they were outside the simply fell into step beside Iylldrraen. It was reflexive and she was not even paying attention to where they were going. The cool air did little to clear her head, in fact it only seemed to make the desire to be pressed to the druid's warm body all the more insistent. He seemed in good spirits and she did assume it was just eagerness to be out fighting again. His mood was contagious though and with the thoughts still swirling in her head she did manage to find herself feeling increasingly cheerful.<br/><br/>When Iylldrraen stopped she did not immediately realize and when he took her hands her breath froze in her lungs the house was immediately recognizable and memories flooded back to her as well. At his questions she nodded. She did remember this place and the myriad quests they went on to try and right the imbalance forced upon the beautiful region. Her eyes widened, showing clearly her uncertainty when he drew her closer. What he said next shocked her to her core and she was reduced to staring mutely. For a moment she could not believe what she had heard. It seemed outside of reality. After a minute she realized that he was probably expecting a response and she blushed deeply.<br/><br/>She bit her bottom lip and looked p at him before lunging forward and locking her lips to his. Slender arms coiled about his neck and she leaned into him and when she finally did pull back she was panting breathlessly.<span style="color: indigo">"Of course I forgive you, you silly man! You have no idea how I have longed to hear you say those words."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>