There were few people who touched him so easily, and Kell hadn't been prepared for how much he would miss it when they were parted. His fingers closed around hers, grateful that she didn't press. In time he'd tell her, he was sure, but for now speaking about Lila was too strange, and he wasn't sure he had the right words.
"I know you would not."
Still holding her hand, Kell nodded toward the door, inviting her onward. There were already people moving through the halls, those who would see them, but as they left the room none would say anything. This was one of the few places Kell was a less-remarkable sight. It was likely why he was more comfortable here.
In the light the place seemed brighter, more welcoming, and as they passed outside and through the gardens everything was still cool, wet with morning dew, misty. There were a few people on the cobblestoned roads at dawn, but Kell pulled up his hood, and few gave them a glance without his hair to tip them off.
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"I know you would not."
Still holding her hand, Kell nodded toward the door, inviting her onward. There were already people moving through the halls, those who would see them, but as they left the room none would say anything. This was one of the few places Kell was a less-remarkable sight. It was likely why he was more comfortable here.
In the light the place seemed brighter, more welcoming, and as they passed outside and through the gardens everything was still cool, wet with morning dew, misty. There were a few people on the cobblestoned roads at dawn, but Kell pulled up his hood, and few gave them a glance without his hair to tip them off.