[SWE] Where Angels Fear to Tread

R O N I N

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Ronin, regrettably, would have to wait for Roana 's answer - though as a married woman he felt she would probably understand his sudden distraction. Of all the voices to call his name today (and oh, what an insane day it had been), there was something desperate in the relief he felt at hearing it fall from Vanya 's lips. "You're here," he breathed, half catching her as she ran forward and he felt her arms encircle him. The captain clasped her close, his fingers teasing through her soft curls, her warmth a steadying presence against him that only steeled his resolve further.

Murmuring something into her ear meant for her and her alone, Ronin kissed her cheek and straightened up enough so he could speak with her. "Not yet," he said, "but we will. A lot of the people from Northaven are here." And they were together - as far as the captain was concerned, the rest was a bonus. Without a word - and without giving Vanya a chance to object - he swiftly shrugged out of his coat so he could draw it around her shoulders, pressing another kiss to her forehead. "You're okay?" he asked. "Not hurt?"