I stared in disbelief as the brand actually receded from his face, burning itself off. Raising my hand to his cheek as if to make sure it was truly gone, I found myself staring into his eyes, waiting for the moment life returned to them. After a few seconds, a gruff laughter erupted from Farv's lips as he said, "Don't stare at me like that. You look like you want to kiss me."
His callous remark made me laugh as well. He- he was truly back. Flailing my arms around his shoulder I gripped him into a bear hug. As he jumped in shock I whispered, "Don't do that again."
He patted my back 3 times as he responded, "Noted. Next time a big scary demon guy wants to take over my body, I'll just say no."
We laughed again, and a small voice began to speak in my mind, saying that everything would be all right. I don't know if I truly believe that, but my relief at this moment was too great to let any doubts bother me.
