In the hushed intimacy of the Yrkanis mansion, Canillia sat at her secretary's desk, ready to write the report for the Karan.
The subdued light from the carved amber lamps diffused a warm glow, while the Zigs, mischievous companions, chased each other merrily around the room.
Lea Cuini, his partner, was not one to respect social conventions, especially in the presence of Canillia.
Their relationship had gone through some turbulence, not least because of Canillia's commitments to the Alkiane Order.
However, they were now striving to rebuild their bond, emphasizing their love for each other.
Lea approached Canillia, placing her hands gently on her beloved's shoulders.
- Are you still working, Cani?
Canillia looked up, a tired smile on her lips.
- This report won't write itself, my dear.
Lea leaned over to place a kiss on Canillia's cheek, deliberately ignoring any formalities that might have been required.
- Take a break, if only for a moment.
Canillia sighed, grateful for Lea's attention.
- Okay, but just for a moment.
They sat together on the living-room cushions, watching the Zigs play around them.
The comfortable silence that settled between them testified to their new-found complicity.
After a few moments, Canillia stood up, determined to finish her work.
- I've got to get back to it.
Léa nodded, understanding.
- I'll be here when you've finished...
With a final smile, Canillia returned to her secretary, her heart lighter thanks to Lea's loving presence.
The subdued light from the carved amber lamps diffused a warm glow, while the Zigs, mischievous companions, chased each other merrily around the room.
Lea Cuini, his partner, was not one to respect social conventions, especially in the presence of Canillia.
Their relationship had gone through some turbulence, not least because of Canillia's commitments to the Alkiane Order.
However, they were now striving to rebuild their bond, emphasizing their love for each other.
Lea approached Canillia, placing her hands gently on her beloved's shoulders.
- Are you still working, Cani?
Canillia looked up, a tired smile on her lips.
- This report won't write itself, my dear.
Lea leaned over to place a kiss on Canillia's cheek, deliberately ignoring any formalities that might have been required.
- Take a break, if only for a moment.
Canillia sighed, grateful for Lea's attention.
- Okay, but just for a moment.
They sat together on the living-room cushions, watching the Zigs play around them.
The comfortable silence that settled between them testified to their new-found complicity.
After a few moments, Canillia stood up, determined to finish her work.
- I've got to get back to it.
Léa nodded, understanding.
- I'll be here when you've finished...
With a final smile, Canillia returned to her secretary, her heart lighter thanks to Lea's loving presence.