"Please....please stop!" she begged, clutching Roran's shoulder as she could feel them both sizing each other up and looking for any hint of weakness that would allow them to injure the other. "I....my visions have been.....please do not fight!!" she said, her fingers gently soothing Roran as they stroked his shoulder and went to his back. She felt intense pain and despair fill her mind and body at the very thought of either of these men killed. It would literally destroy her to lose either of them. Roran....or this new man.<br/><br/>Roran's words made her blush as she rested her head on his shoulder, but she felt the eyes of the other on her. She felt as she did under Roran's gaze, as if she were naked. She wanted to hide but she couldn't. She felt both grateful and disappointment as the other began to leave almost as soon as he'd arrived. Her heart was at war and yet even as it fought itself to determine who she loved most dear, she already knew her answer. She would love both men. And they would both love her and in time, come to respect each other and enjoy the bonds that would form.<br/><br/>When the other walked off, her eyes followed a moment and she looked at Roran with a conflicted gaze. "Why didn't you tell me you knew.....and.....why didn't you tell me....." her voice faltered, and she stepped away. She needed time alone, so much had happened in such a short time. She looked down, but after a bit she couldn't help it and rushed into his arms to hug him. "Will you walk me home?" she said against his chest  before pulling back to look into his eyes.