Iseul clung tighter, like a petulant child to his favorite toy. Then, with a sigh, he released his hold and leaned back in Damian's arms to look at him. Ah, his beautiful monster. A ghost of a smile passed over his lips before they parted to speak.

"Let us not be sad today. We have many days together before I must depart. I shall not leave a second before necessary, nor will I stay a second longer than I am needed. Let us make the most of our time together until then. Come, walk the gardens with me, my angel."