Just as Iylldrraen was lost to his thoughts so too was the shaman lost in hers. Sure she kept an intent eye out for any trouble but other than that she thought back to all the time that they had spent adventuring together. She also thought of how she had developed feelings for him, more than friendly feelings. She shook her head solemnly. Clearly that had been the foolish notions of her younger, more naive self. He was much older and probably would be more interested in one of his own kind. Aelena knew she was pretty for one of her kind but compared to him she looked strange. She had hooves, a tail and horns. Maybe he was simply not attracted. She could not fault him for that, could she? Maybe it was nothing against her, just not his preference. She could not say that she had ever seen him show interest in anyone though. Maybe it was just not something that interested him.<br/><br/>Somehow she did not feel nearly as hurt with that reasoning in place and when he put his arm around her she stepped closer. Being very careful of her horns, the Draenei leaned into him. She liked that he was tall enough to do that without it being too awkward. For a moment she just let her eyes drift shut and imagined for just that moment that they were walking on their way to a picnic or something equally sweet. It was a completely random thought. In her life she had so little time for sentimentality. From a young age she had known only war and training. It was just how things had been but in that moment there, with him, it was something that she could hope for.<br/><br/>Of course it could not last. He stopped and she opened her eyes, immediately pouting. She had not been looking forward to it. Had he not been the one she had met in Everlook she very likely would not have. It was cowardly but she did not want to deal with the sense of loss again. Her Frostsaber had been a loyal and valiant mount and had passed on some time back. They did not live forever, although such a majestic animal was worthy of the honour. At his words, all she could manage was to nod. Her mouth felt dry but she did not hesitate to step forward with him. Sensing the pain in the druid's voice Aelena reached up to take the hand draped over her shoulders and leaned into him a little more.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>