Maea
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved
Sorry for what? Being human? If that was a crime they were all guilty. One day they could sit down and compare their evils, and determine who was least deserving of the two. But as he was very correct about Maea freezing in even the shallow water, she would save those sentiments for later. Allowing him to move away before she rose, she made a move to unfurl her legs. They obeyed only reluctantly, leaving her staggering and stiff as if on stilts as she shuffled into shore. All the grace and elegance was gone from her lithe frame, and despite the warming sunlight she shivered uncontrollably.
If she could, she would have smiled at Liam to assure him that this was a choice she was happy to make if it meant he felt even a little bit better. And if he wanted to make it up to her, he could let her snuggle back in under his arm again, as she was attempting to do; just until her coat dried. Though, since they were both soaked and chilled, it might not work as well as she'd hoped.
If she could, she would have smiled at Liam to assure him that this was a choice she was happy to make if it meant he felt even a little bit better. And if he wanted to make it up to her, he could let her snuggle back in under his arm again, as she was attempting to do; just until her coat dried. Though, since they were both soaked and chilled, it might not work as well as she'd hoped.
In secret, between the shadow and the soul
