Edrick nuzzled her, touched her, and played with her. All without her asking or prompting. The joy and the fire he had sparked when they first tugged on a stick together only continued to burn. They could walk in the word of responsibility, fulfil their duties to their Imprints and their friends so long as they returned to the wanton play and affection that made it clear, to Taika at least, that the right choice had been made. Every moment she was with him her heart pounded in her chest and ears, overpowering her mind with the joy of being close to him. It was still nothing she ever felt around anyone else.

Energized by his return to her, his affection fuelling her more than conceivable, she danced around him, celebrating in his presence and feeling the magic of the world righting itself once again. She jumped back and forth, physically unable to stand still for too long. The grin that was alight on her face shined brighter than the sun above them, nearly enough to be reflected on the waters of the river. I guess I will have to run, or walk, faster! She teased. Wriggling around she scampered away from him, twisting to keep him in view. The smile turned impish as her banner flew above her. You will have to run fast to catch your Queen! The faeries will give me flight!It was true, as she darted from him. With his song in her heart she closed her eyes for a moment as she ran. For that second, she believed she really was flying through the air. Their troubles forgotten, it was just her love and their pleasure in this moment. Opening her eyes again she ran around a large boulder and fallen log, turning the tables so hopefully the chaser would become the chased.