Arlokk laughed softly and poked Vess' side.<span style="color: #006600">"It was a joke in response to your bad pun. But I guess old Grumpa is too out of touch already." </span>He stuck his tongue out at her and motioned Azu over.<span style="color: #006600">"Come here, love. These are my grandchildren. The Elf is Relene and the Naga is Vess. Don't worry, they're safe to be around our eggs."</span><br/><br/><span style="color: #a64dff">"I don't know. I honestly have no idea if I'm strong enough... I fought a god and saved my daughter, why can't I fight my instincts? What's wrong with me?" </span>She nodded and slowly moved to hug Zelina again<span style="color: #a64dff">. "I do too. I can't be... I can't be yours if I can't free myself."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>