Noah stayed in step in Deimos all the way from the Peepholes back to Torchline. Noah let the relief he felt for seeing Deimos alive and well, before and after their relic endeavor, cover the bond without any chains holding it in. He even let his hand reach over to Zuriel as they walked, touching her withers with appreciation for seeing her again and for keeping Deimos safe.
There was so much to discuss, and Noah and Deimos had both agreed with waiting for Cordelia to be with them before bringing everything out. What mattered in the mean time was that Deimos knew Noah was safe, and Noah knew Deimos was safe. Eira met them where Noah had left her, tucked safely in the woods at the end of the Oerwood. She glided above them now, keen eyes able to scan even in the inky darkness. Finally, when they had made it to the inn, and they were tucked privately away in a room with just the three of them, Noah let go of his breath. "I'm sorry I disappeared."
Noah Olson cold in the violence after the war hope is a fire to keep us warm |
