Look, it was a hard day, and Edmund just happened to offhandedly say something that broke through the Armor Of Toughness And Purpose, and Aithus was just. So tired.
Sufficed to say, neither of them spoke of this event (or the awkward hug that probably ensued) to anyone ever.
(Artfight attack on @masterfuldoodler! These characters are hers and they are awesome!)













