*Khalla-Nova*
"This is the first time we are choosing to be apart without the need to be separated," Ikaris sat between Sol's legs, gazing at the stars while he held her in his embrace. "I am a little scared, Dear," She admitted.
"It will be fine, Ikaris," Sol responded, resting his cheek gainst her neck and nuzzling comfortably. "Just as I can be there for you now, even collectives apart that won't change, I'll come running if anything you can't handle arises."
"That leaves the question of what those threats are that would make me need your assistance," Ikaris made a fair point; the same point that Dr'ul was trying to make earlier that day.