"Is it forward of me to admit, I'm pleased that you are not in need of service, for it affords us this time together? If so, I shall half-heartedly apologize. For I could not instill true conviction into my apology, when my feelings are to the contrary." Aiveron replied with heartfelt humor. His eyes sparked with delight. He'd longed to speak with this lovely female for some time. Had Lyra not encourage him, this moment would have still been denied him.
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Leydren leaned over to Lyra and asked in a conspiring tone, "Should we go hunt Reptar up and keep him otherwise occupied, from meddling as to where his brother is?"