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[salvationfound]

[It's been entirely too noisy for the past few hours, and Kratos feels that the reason is familiar, but he can't quite put his finger on it. That's pretty frustrating for a guy like him. Nonetheless, he intends on staying inside and waiting it out. He's... really not in a social mood

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[halgitamilf]

[Someone's sitting on a bench just outside the shop all bundled up for the cold. Looks like she's waiting for someone.]

[salvationfound]

[He's almost there, almost there, maybe he can escape all this madness-

But he just ran into more. He stops dead in his tracks, then shakes his head before looking again.

It's her.]

[halgitamilf]

[Svala glances up; her cheeks are pinker than usual from the cold and the lower half of her face is almost completely obscured by her scarf.

But her eyes light up when she spots him, and her voice sounds quiet, muffled by the cloth.] Hello, Kratos.

[salvationfound]

[Quiet or not, he can hear her just fine. A voice he was sure he'd never hear again except in his dreams. He stays rooted to the spot, unsure if he wants to embrace this or run from it.]

[halgitamilf]

[She doesn't seem disappointed by his lack of action, instead slowly standing and brushing light snowfall from her skirts and shoulders. Tucking her hands into her sleeves to conserve warmth, she glances sideways at him with a soft smile.]

Shall I approach you? Or would you rather I remain a spectre of your past?

[salvationfound]

[He fists his hands at his sides. This is an opportunity, however brief he feels it may last. Should he allow himself happiness one last time, knowing that fate will just take it away again? Or should he just not try at all?

But she's right there. He just wants to touch her again... And so, he swallows, then nods and takes a few steps towards her.]

[halgitamilf]

[The nodding doesn't say as much as the movement does, and Svala obligingly closes the distance between them. She takes his hand between hers -she remembers that he doesn't feel cold- but rubs his fingers anyway, breathes on them.]

[salvationfound]

[Her presence, her breath, her touch, it's everything that Kratos misses, everything he told himself that he wouldn't have the opportunity to feel again. His hands grip hers, and then he abruptly lets go to wind his arms around her shoulders and pull her in close for a tight hug, but not with his full strength. He knows better. Still... He's missed her. He's missed her so much...]

...Svala.

[halgitamilf]

[Oh good, he did it before she embarrassed herself by latching on.

Since that's apparently okay with him, she does that now; her arms encircle his waist and she rests her cheek against his chest, closing her eyes with a relieved smile. Scratching his back lightly before settling for clinging to his back with a vice-like grip, Svala lets herself sink fully into his arms.

Home.]

[salvationfound]

[That settles it. Kratos leans his head down to nuzzle into her hair, taking in her scent, feeling the strands, placing a kiss on her head. And he can't let go. Not when she might disappear any moment. She's here and he wants to keep her here, and he's so selfish, but he knows that there's nothing he can do anyway, so why not?

Still, he has to ask.]

Your home...? [Halgita. He's never seen it with his own eyes, but he's still interested in the well being of Svala's home.]

[halgitamilf]

Is well. [She pulls back a bit, just enough to slip her arms back and reach up to cup his cheeks, beaming up at him.] And shall continue to be so without my presence.

[salvationfound]

[At first, he feels hope. Kratos lifts his own hands to cradle the back of her head, and as he does so, he feels the hope within him start to wither. He felt her back - she didn't have her wings anymore.]

For as long as you remain here... [He doesn't know how long, but he's sure it'll be brief.]

[halgitamilf]

Yes. [Svala has a feeling she's not long for Luceti either, but refuses to let it dampen her spirits. Instead she lifts herself up on her toes and-

Well, tries to kiss Kratos. Can't quite reach. Bend down, please?]

[salvationfound]

[He's even missed how tiny you are. ♥

So, he bends his head down to meet her for that kiss.]

[halgitamilf]

[Well that is much better! ♥ And although this is probably very picturesque -what with the snow and the kissing and such- Svala is eventually going to pull back and reach up to brush snow out of his hair while he's still bent down enough for her to reach. Being an angel and an aristo respectively, Svala knows that they aren't as susceptible to cold as regular humans.

Still.] Perhaps a change of scenery is in order.

[salvationfound]

Perhaps. [Yes, groceries can wait. Hopefully, they won't run into as many weirdos as he did when he was trying to get here in the first place. He takes her hand, entwining their fingers, and leads the way.]