He grinned and gave her a hug back, delicately because he was still recovering from the beyonder corruption, and likely would be until Ve'len cleared it from its form. "But then I don't get to enjoy seeing that delighted surprised look."<br/><br/>He gave her a deep kiss, before resting his forehead against hers. "Xyra was looking for somewhere to get some field experience, and I didn't feel comfortable leaving her at Brindol and Drellin's Ferry. Especially not when I realized that Katrina and Cerulean weren't staying in the area. If she is interested, can she stay here?"<br/><br/>He gave Xyra a glance with a raised eyebrow, asking if she was willing to stay here for her 'field experience.'