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She was surprised to see him, she had often forgotten of his possible return, mostly out of her own comfort for the loss she felt when he left. The day he left, she had tried to consider why, but then her aunt proposed it was his time to serve. She knew of her aunts calculated ways, and saw past this excuse. She knew she had done it to warn her, and thus did not wish to push things now. She knew he could be at risk of leaving again -- she did not wish for this. Their closeness prior to this was something they had not spoken of -- nothing had happened, but she had felt tension and undeniable feelings whenever he was around. She was going to find it hard to pretend around him, when manty questions remained unanswered. As she approached, she remained quiet, perching herself in the doorway with a small smile.
“I heard you are home -- for good this time?” She questioned hopefully, lowering her head to avert his gaze.















