“Definitely.” Lori blushed. “But it isn't just up to me, is it?”
“Pft, as if he would say no.” Faye rolled her eyes. “Is he single? Is this a fling, something serious or...?”
“I think it's serious. I was so worried that he was only in it to get his leg over, but honestly? I think there really is more to it than that.” Lori smiled shyly.
“How can you be sure?” Faye asked.
Lori's face fell. “Well, some pretty serious stuff happened out there, Faye. He... He died, saving me from a bear.”
“Don't be ridiculous. There's not even a scratch on him. In fact, I'd say he's looking oddly refreshed for someone who's been hiking through the snow for days on end.”
“That's because...” Lori paused. “I think I healed him, Faye.”
“...You? But you can't–”
“I know. I have no idea how I did it. He was dead Faye. The bear had ripped him to shreds. There was so muchblood.” Lori looked at her sister and her vision wavered with emotion.
“Shh now, don't get upset. It's all alright,” Faye soothed, her face sympathetic.
“It is, but I have no idea how.” Lori sniffed. “He was gone and then I... I was so desperate and frightened and I just wanted nothing else but for him to be alive again. The majick was so hot, it was agonising.”
“Healing majick can be quite unpleasant.” Faye nodded knowingly. “Especially if you're trying to heal a severe injury.”
“I healeddeath, Faye,” Lori whispered. “He was dead, I know it.”
“But that's impossible,” her sister replied with a frown, “Are you sure–”
“Crystal clear. I... I couldhearhis heart come back to life. I felt it, as if it were my own.”
There was a long pause.
“Well, shit,” Faye muttered.
“Have you ever heard of something like that? I've been so worn out since, I haven't really had much chance to think about it.” Lori hugged her knees.
“Never, but then we weren't ever really formally educated, were we? I may be able to cast majick with ease, but even I don't really know what I can and can't do. Ijust sort of muddle my way through it.” She admitted.
“Our father has a lot to answer for.” Lori scowled.
“You're telling me.” Her sister paused. “Do you... Do you think we'll be safe if we go back to Banesteppe with these demons?”
“I don't know. I know we're safe with Lephas and I'm coming to terms with Raxx slowly, but the other demons? I just don't know.”
“They must hate us,” Faye replied sadly.
“Lephas is planning to take us back to King Zelrus.”
“The demon king?!” the sun sprite spluttered.
Lori nodded. “That's who they work for. He was the one who sent Lephas after me. They aimed to capture me and take me back to Banesteppe for questioning.”
“Over my dead body,” Faye growled, but Lori shook her head.
“No, it's alright. I've already agreed to go back and tell them everything.”
“But why?”
“My life in Awrelwood is over, Faye.” She smiled sadly. “Whether I wanted to go back or not, I couldn't now. All I know is Lephas is kind and cares about me. He won't allow harm to come to me.”
