only managing to shed a sliver of his childhood diffidence , few had stuck as someone tobias considered a companion in the manner he views vaella swann , whose presence consistently offers a bit of relief , in spite of her proximity to a man he'd developed such rancor toward . one he's been reminded of again recently — not that he's ever really forgotten it . but holding her kin against her " you found another quiet spot , " he remarks upon slowing to a stop at @swannwhite side , eyes focused on landscape sprawled out beyond the balcony railing . " … i hope you don't mind the company , " he adds after a beat .









