Crimzon looked down and stopped rubbing Elune's back.<span style="color: #660000">"I... hope that you find happiness one day. And that you find a husband who loves you like you deserve and... mates like Sahra and Muse who appreciate your kindness and patience. You deserve better than what you have and it makes me angry that there's nothing I can do to repay the kindness that you've shown me."</span><br/><br/>Ana returned the kiss and nodded.<span style="color: #ffcc99">"Yes, Mistress. I have been going on regular walks but I haven't wanted to stray too far from the house in case the egg hatched. Now that he's hatched I'll be able to go on longer walks and get back into shape for you. When we go to the village I'll have to get some cloth so I can make a bundle to carry him in while I'm walking."</span>Karrie smiled but shook her head.<span style="color: #ff0000">"Not forever, not anymore, but I think I could still be convinced to... brave the elements, as it were. But you'll have to get me an extra warm and comfy coat and lots of kisses."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>