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[He's grateful for the warning, as it gives him some time to do an all-over rush job on his lingering injuries. The wristorative has been doing solid work while he's rested, but the magic targets the worst of it first, and so the bruises on his skin have yet to do more than lighten in color. Eleven sorts that out now with healing magic, addressing his most obvious bruises first before moving on.

In the end, he can't get to all of it. He needs energy to spare for the spell to get him to her, and then it'll be an hour's walk. But his legs feel much better and his ribs promise to mostly behave, and that will have to do.

Eleven leaves the inn and walks to a secluded alleyway, then lets the magic take over and bring him skyward. He lands lightly before the ruined doors of the farmhouse and spares only a moment to lament its ruin before turning about.

Lily's bright hair shown as a beacon against the snow and deadened wood. He smiled and moved for her]

It's about an hour's walk to town, but it isn't too terrible and the room has a nice hearth.

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[ Hearing the sound of someone moving by the farm's entrance she turns hastily, relaxing when she sees that it's him.

Crossing towards him she reached out, taking his arm in both of hers as she searched over his face, surveying the damage. He looked better than he had when she found him during the ambush, and that brought her some sense of relief. ]

Are you alright? Are you in any pain?

[ Letting his arm go to wrap her arms around his middle, she was careful as she drew him into a hug, unable to stop herself from doing so, despite their surroundings and the chill in the air. The idea that she might not get the chance to again had been a constant fear after he was arrested, she intended to take advantage of the fact that she could now that they were together again. ]

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[His smile softens, widening as his arms wrap about her in turn. He's glad to not see such alarm and concern in her eyes this time]

I'm all right. I've mostly healed. There are some aches still, but nothing much worse than that.

[All in all, he's feeling better than he has in days]

I'll be fine to walk back with you.

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[ Apparently satisfied with his answer she leaned in and kissed him quickly before pulling away and taking his hand instead so they could start walking and get away from the farmhouse. It was worse than she remembered, and wanting to get him back to his room and resting again was far more important than how much she wanted to hug him.

At least for now. ]

You know I think we're even for a while. No more scaring the other to death for a bit okay?

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[Eleven warms with affection and chuckles shortly, content to hold her hand and walk alongside her.

Reckless.]

I'll endeavour not to. [He's worried about Taravast, but at least while it isn't safe to return to the city, there isn't much he can try to do]

I'm working to avoid Anurr's notice, so I won't be causing trouble here at least.

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[ Keeping close to him while they walked, she looked relieved when he said he'd be laying low here. ]

Good, otherwise I'll have to pack a bag and stay just to keep an eye on you. [ Lily looked at him sideways, cocking her head to the side. ]

We wouldn't even do anything fun.

[ This is a threat. ]

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[Eleven glances over to her with raised brows. They haven't done anything 'fun' for some time now, but there's been quite a lot to deal with. He huffs a laugh, then looks back ahead with a smile and squeezes her hand]

As if I wouldn't enjoy your company anyway.

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You say that now. I'd just fuss at you to rest incessantly. You'd grow quite tired of it.

[ Lily brought her other hand around to give his arm a little squeeze. ]

Though, truthfully love I intend to do just that once we're back to where you're staying.

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[He shakes his head through a bout of amusement. He's used to being fussed over; his mum, companions, then Archeval- now Lily]

I've only left my room the once so far for a meal. Well, twice now, I suppose. You won't have to worry much. My boldest intention is to make use of the forges for a few days once I've finished recovering.

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Will you stay in touch with me when you go? So I know you're alright?

[ It was a bit more than she usually asked for, but after temporarily losing first herself to the Beastmaster and then him, she was a little overwrought. The idea of losing El was one she would rather not have to entertain again for a while. ]

I'll try to keep you posted on what's happening in Taravast too. Though I'm sure you know none of it will be good.

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[Her worry, and the reminder of the state of Taravast slows his steps and sobers his expression]

Perhaps we should stay together. I think we'd both feel better that way. Though, there wouldn't be much for you to do, here..

[lancifolium]

[ Looking towards him when he slowed she frowned, thinking about everything going on back in Taravast. ]

There's keeping an eye on you, for one. Though, I've got too much to do, however hostile it's getting.

[ She turned her head and smirked at him. ]

I could apparate into bed every night and startle you?

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[That drew a laugh from him and Eleven grinned]

If you'd like. I'd hardly argue.

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Apparation between Sa-Hareth and Taravast is very hard, but it's still an easier feat than sleeping without you.

[ She shrugged. Lily had gotten used to sharing a bed with him. Without him it just felt wrong. ]

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[He softened to a smile and nodded, walking apace again]

Then, if you think you'd be all right once you returned to the city the next day..

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[ Dropping his hand so that she could drape her arm around his middle instead she laughed lightly. ]

Is that your way of saying you feel the same about sleeping without me?

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[Eleven gave a sheepish shrug and briefly leaned against her as they walked]

Of course I do. Who wouldn't want to sleep next to someone they care about as often as they can?

[lancifolium]

We did agree to every night a while ago too, so given that, and all the time you were imprisoned, I suppose I have to so we can catch up.

[ Not that she wasn't going to already. ]

Besides, everything feels like it's a manageable level of utterly batshite daft when you're with me.

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[Warmed that she might find such comfort in him, Eleven turned his head and pressed a quick kiss to her temple]

I'm glad. It helps a lot I think, just to have someone to talk to about all of it. I'm very grateful for you.

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Conversation and rescue efforts. [ She chuckled, looking over at him with a smile. ] The total package.

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Yes.

[He returns her smile, content as they walk until the last leg of it when tiredness begins to catch up with him. It feels a little ridiculous; he's hardly done anything more than walk for a little while- and yes, used some healing magic- but he hums shortly as they quietly enter the city and leads them toward the inn. He's ready for a nice lie down and if he can do so with Lily, he isn't going to complain overmuch]

..The mood has calmed and lightened somewhat since we left, but it isn't a bright city.

[lancifolium]

[ It had not been safe to travel to Sa-Hareth when Lily arrived in the forest by the farmhouse, and though she looked around curiously as Eleven led the way towards the inn, she didn't think she missed all that much.

Though, it wasn't difficult to believe their group found interesting ways to pass the time. ]

You're safe here though, aren't you?

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[He shrugged]

Should be. No one's looking for me, here.

[Barring Anurr showing himself for an unfathomable reason..

But it means something that the innkeeper can smile at him as he returns indoors. Eleven nods in turn and tries not to feel self-conscious about leading a woman he hadn't been seen with before up the stairs and into his room.

The space is smaller than the room he'd had in Vannozza's wing, but it's outfitted with a bed, desk, hearth, and mirror- upscale by Sa-Hareth's standards. It's cozier with less wasted space, so it isn't as though he minds terribly]

You can pull the chair out to sit in front of the fire if you like.

[The unspoken alternative of course, as he sets about unbuckling his coat to hang up then sits to pull off his shoes, is to join him in bed]

[lancifolium]

[ Doing her best not to look too worried about him being safe in Sa-Hareth Lily followed Eleven up to his room. It was a relief to see his room looking as comfortable as it did - part of her still pictured the Spartan conditions of the farmhouse.

The offer of the chair drew a skeptical look from Lily, as she clocked her head at El, her eyes narrowed playfully. ]

You don't want the job of warming me up yourself?

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[Eleven flushed, grinning as he tossed his other boot away]

I did learn a nice body heat trick from Zuko..