A long leave
@emily-lotus
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Malik stretched his arms loosening the tight muscles in his shoulders as he stepped off the boat. He had been deployed for a very long time and it felt good to be home. He took his time as he meandered down the familiar streets of Barona. He paused momentarily to pull back his long, blond hair. It had gotten long and scraggly over his absence. He’d have to remember to get it cut soon.
Malik paused in front of the Knight’s Academy, debating walking through its halls. Even though he was no longer an instructor, he had such fond memories of his time there. After all, that was where he met Emily.
Emily... He had to leave so suddenly be barely had time to say good bye. He wasn’t sure if she had been informed of his return. This time of day she would probably be at work at the Barona library in the castle.
It did not take Malik long to reach the library. There she was behind her desk. Her long hair pushed haphazardly behind her ear as she intently studied the book in front of her. Malik quietly approached the desk and set his bag on the ground with a heavy thud.
“I don’t suppose you could direct me to the books about long-awaited reunions?”










