there's no place like it

Vervain

even the darkest night
will end

"Oh yes I did." Vai beams at them both, and she's still grinning over Nate's shoulder at Sunjata when the Ascended hugs her tightly enough to pull her off the ground. Her arms wrap around him in return, holding him close enough that he can hide whatever he's going through. "It wasn't just me - I had help," she explains. "Much as I'd love to take all the credit. Turns out Torchline really likes having a dragon look out for it. So enjoy, both of you."

Giving Nate a small nudge and holding out the keys for Sunjata to take them, she presses a motherly kiss to the Ascended's hair. "If you put me down, I'll show you around," she tells him, gentle laughter threading through her words. "It isn't furnished, and it still needs work. But it's a start. I hope you like it."

and the sun
will rise