[...true. Death is the one he would be most concern with. Or trapped in the scroll. Though at least she would probably do better than most, since her history would not be present in it. He's not sure what the curse would do with her. But death was a possibility. An immortal can find ways.]

[A shiver rolls through him at the kiss, face growing red as he chops and toss them in the pan.]

Its more...what to ask for, I suppose.

Mother and I were never particularly good at finding comfort. Just another reason to keep working, but I have too few tools here to keep near busy enough and it was...

A relief.

After centuries to have a break. A year felt too short.