the bear and the maiden fair

DEVRUM Devrum had been silently watching his son resting. Peacefully, quietly...the natural stern furrow of his brows and the strength of his beard which had been relatively unept and appeared fuller, adding to the silent strength he exuded. He leaned against the window, allowing the moonlight to shower him, giving shadows beneath his thick brows. He had been so focused on watching Felix, he hadn't even noticed Vervain enter until she broke into his field of vision. Broad arms crossed over his bear chest as his hazel and blue eye watched her. A faint smirk was masked by the shield of hair over his face as his head tilted curiously as he listened. "I did what any respectable predator would do...staked my claim." He muttered in a quiet growl as to not wake Felix. As Vervain sat, Devrum would watch her for a long beat. Watching as she appeared so natural in caring for their child. "I was never one to settle...much less believe I would live long enough to raise any child. I watch him and I see the hope I never had...until I met you." The steps of his thick leather boots thudded onto the dull wood as he slowly stalked forward and leaned a bearded kiss onto Vervain's forehead. "The peace..." Devrum hesitated before nodding to himself and continuing. "The peace has been...welcome." Alistair had disappeared without a trace, casualties were a plenty...peace was a tern used loosely, but to Devrum, given his many alternatives, it was certainly the proper description. "You have given me everything..." He continued, speaking to Vai though he looked over his son. Thick finger running across his small forehead gently. "Thank you."