As a dragon, I find this romantic as fuck AADIFTRAF

Lies, Rumors And Waking Nightmares

Exactly three days after he left, Valkyon returned to El. He got the gonnim leaves Ezarel asked him to gather, he cleared his head of stress and he was ready to deal with the usual bullshit of his everyday life.

His obsidians greeted him at the gates with reserved smiles, he waved at them thinking they must be scared that he caught them slacking. It's a beautiful day today. Sun's shining, the sky is nice and blue, the clouds are fluffy and white, he feels great.

The door of their home is unlocked, he entered without hesitation. It feels weird to be here, must be that he's used to the road. He was expecting his human to be cooking something but he must be busy with something else.

He called the archers name, but he didn't awnser. Weird. Looks like he'll have to wait before giving him the gift.

He left the house and went to HQ instead. He got some stares, must be because of his new haircut. Not a lot of people have seen it.

He unlocked his door and undressed, heading straight to the shower. Kassvin will be so pissed, he probably doesn't want any gifts until he can do his tabedhar, but how could anyone resist showering their lover in shiny things? Certainly not Valkyon.

He brushed his teeth, got dressed and went to the dining hall to have a late breakfast. Karuto was happy to see him, but he had that little tingle of worry in his eyes just like his obsidians. He was given a generous serving of omlette with a piece of toast that was soon followed by a steaming cup of tea.

It's nice to be cared for. Even if he loathes this place for everything it took from him, it's still the closest thing to a home. He quickly ate all of it and began idly sipping on the black tea.

Leiftan waved to him and sat next to him at the table. He looks to be at war with both joy and sadness too, but that's how he is every day so it's not that weird. Maybe it's pretend like you're Leiftan day and nobody bothered to tell him.

"I see you've returned, how was your journey?" He asked.

"Fine. Anything new?"

"Well. You know how Kassvin allways has something terrible happen to him?"

Ah, of course. That's why they looked at him like that.

"He's in the hospital, he'll be alright I'm sure."

"What happened?"

"Well, he became delirious not long after you left and wandered down into the prison where he fell into the water. Nevra found him and when he tried to get him out he tried to fight back, then the Masked man attacked HQ, which I rather would not be the one to tell you about... Kassvin got sick from the cold water, he has a fever I've heard."

"Great." He rubbed his eyes, this is ridiculous. "Wonderful."

"Valkyon. May I." He looked around before whispering. "You didn't hear it from me, but I'm certain that this is at least partially a lie. Some guard members say that Miiko and Nevra are suspicious of Kassvin and they were trying to get rid of him. He's rumored to be the Masked man's ally and they believe that he's only with you because of your rank."

"Don't stir sewage, it doesn't suit you."

"I'm sincere in my belief. He has rope burns on his wrists, go see for yourself." He stood up and left without another word.

...

On his way to the hospital Floppy somehow found him and climbed him like the tree he is. She happily squealed and nibbled on his ear.

"Good morning Boo, did you miss me?"

"EeeEeEE!"

He let her hide under his cloak before entering the hospital, she doesn't like the smell of chlorine. The receptionist took one look at him and knew why he was there.