Erend and Aurdis lingered in their kiss for a while in that tower. The warmth between them offering a brief escape from the burdens that weighed heavily on their shoulders. For a moment, the world outside is not exist. No harbingers, no Great Calamity, no looming battles. It was just them.
But soon, their lips parted. The silence stretching out between them before Aurdis spoke with soft and curious voice.
"What were you doing? You just fly away in a hurry."
"Yeah, I just killed the second harbinger of doom," he said. "It's part of the prophecy. I believe Eccar already told you about the first that we killed. I'll explain everything in more detail to the others."
Aurdis nodded, but a sad smile crept onto her lips. Her eyes reflecting the bittersweet realization that their moments together were fleeting, always interrupted by the call of what must be done.
Erend saw it, the hint of sadness that softened her face and guilt tugged at him.
