All the shards we keep stepping on

Liam was touched, and he smiled down at their intertwined fingers as his cheeks flushed with pleasure at Maea's words. They'd both been so staunchly against the Family up until recently, and the soldier had worried that this change would mean the end for them - that they would end up pitted against each other in the war that was brewing on the horizon. But it was a relief to know that he could have both, at least for now - and that, hopefully, Maea would join him in the end. At her request, Liam nodded. "Of course. Tomorrow is fine." He paused, looking out of their alley. He wasn't inclined to return to Haulani, so maybe he'd find an inn around the port for the night. He squeezed Maea's hand once more, then let go. "I can book a skyship. I think there's one leaving around noon - we could meet up for breakfast beforehand, if you'd like." Liam I am the patron saint of lost causes