the night is lovely as a rose

Accepting wine and bag, Vai settles them on the carpet where the alcohol won’t tip over, and shifts to make room for Zeph as he comes to join her. ”We have that in common. And do you mean that us getting a soaking and flying away on a magic carpet was a detour?” Giggling, the witch shifts to lay down with him, draped across his chest, her fingers absently working at the tender muscles of his bad shoulder. ”I think it’s been perfect, so far.” Leaning up, Vai presses her lips against Zeph’s. ”Where to next, then? Bonus points if we don’t have to sit up for a while.” She winks, settling down again and letting out a long, content sigh. vervain I am always on your side