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‘’Cassie, what are you thinking about?’’
In the garden of Okhema sat a girl after the day had quieted down. The ever-so-bright healer sat next to her within a distance she wished she could close. Nevertheless, the distance between them wasn’t enough to prevent her chest from getting all warm and fuzzy whenever the other woman was with her.
The immediate sparkle in the mortician’s eyes upon seeing her beloved never failed to put a smile on the healer’s lips.
‘’Nothing worth mentioning… Are you finished for the day? Please get some good rest.’’
‘’Oh, no running from communication, Cassie! Everything about you is worth mentioning to me. Please, share your thoughts with me.’’
How could Castorice resist her? Hyacine always made her at least try to be more open when it came to their relationship. She always emphasized the importance of carrying burdens together. Perhaps if she were to share, her girlfriend would have a smile on her face rather than a frown at Castorice closing herself off to her.
‘’I was thinking about… the things we could do if we were born under different circumstances. Not as Chrysos Heirs but as ordinary humans.’’
‘’I often wonder too. I think I would still choose a similar occupation, though. What about you, Cassie?’’
‘’I would like to be a writer. One who could talk to her readers and see the excitement in their eyes rather than the fear.’’
Hyacine smiled at her.
‘’I would still like to attend Professor Anaxa’s classes with you and Phainon as well.’’
‘’And exchange notes when he isn’t looking?’’
‘’I am sure he noticed but kept silent,’’ the girls shared a laugh.
The laugh was followed by a moment of silence, staring into each other’s eyes; unaware that the sparkle they adored on the other reflected in their own selves.
‘’We could go on all kinds of dates-’’
‘’We could hold hands while walking around…’’
‘’Of course! Anywhere is a date spot as long as we are together. I think I would particularly like to visit Styxia, though. I’m sure it would be just as enjoyable as the Okheman baths.’’
‘’I don’t think Lady Aglaea would mind if we were to take a bath now…’’
‘’I would love to spend more time with you, Cassie, but my break time is up. I will come see you later again. We can take a bath next time!’’ The healer got up, Little Ica moving away from the leaves nearby she was trying to chew on.
‘’Don’t blur the line between what you hope for the future with the grief of the past and present, alright?’’
Instead of on the lips like she yearned to give, Hyacine blew her lover a kiss before getting up to leave her alone, though not lonely.