The Sword Falls

[a_winged_prayer]

She has shown him the difference between knowledge and knowing. Even in the aftermath, the lazy caress of her hands over his skin is enough to set his nerves alight. Her sleeping weight atop him is a comfort and, for the briefest moment, he allows himself the illusion that it could shield him

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[gemma_masters]

She hadn't been quite asleep. It's hard to sleep knowing that what you just did will probably end in badness from narrow minded prats. But she'd been milking every second of relaxation she could get before that happened.

"You know I won't let you face them alone, why are you even tryin' love?"

[a_winged_prayer]

'Because if the worst comes to pass, I'd rather not have you there to see.'

He doesn't say this out loud, only kisses her gently.

"You know me. Hopeless optimist."

[gemma_masters]

"Be as optimistic as you want but I'll be there beside you." She's as stubborn as any other member of the Constantine family and it shows in her eyes right now.

[a_winged_prayer]

"Either way, we should dress before one of the Host pokes a head in to see what's taking us so long." Zauriel remains where he is, warm hands smoothing down the length of Gemma's back.