I held the Princess. She nuzzled her face into my chest. The corners of her mouth were curled up in that way that seemed to suggest she was happy. She had surprised me. I had not expected her to move so well through the trees branches. Apparently the physical exertion was indeed necessary for her to maintain a healthy body. The muscles in her arms and legs were still proudly showing. Although they were far less defined than while she was in motion.
She was relaxed now and I found Prince Scorpio waiting for his turn to hold her. He had the least amount of time with her. He was also the only one who had stayed behind. A good thing he did. The Vuldroi had lagged behind. She had traveled through the trees faster than they had on foot. Those of us flying had found the pace slow.
