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Life without her. Part 1

- I thought you wanted to meet and talk about something - Virion began, looking at the couple sitting across from him.

- Yes. Anyway, can you take them to the Elenoir? - Grey asked.

- Huh? What's that for? And why them? She's the only one here... - Virion looked at Caera with his mouth open, ready to scream.

- "That's why I like you for your guesswork, Virion" - thought Grey.

- You two... Argh... Why not Tess? - said Virion with a face full of sadness.

- I'm not a pedophile - Grey replied.

- Ahhh, so that's why you said that before - said Caera smiling.

- Has he said that before? - Virion asked.

- That's not what we're talking about - Grey said - I think you should realize that she's not safe here.

- Yes, I agree, it would be much safer in the Elenoir - Virion said after some thought.

- "It's a good thing I didn't tell him, though I don't want to turn it into a truth" - Grey thought with a twist on his face.

- Grey, didn't-

Grey covered Caera's mouth with his hand. Virion didn't understand why, but he was curious. Caera realized she had almost said too much. Indeed, Virion didn't need to know that.

- Considering our intervention, this event could happen with a chance of, uh... let's say 1 in 50, so don't worry, Virion - Grey said smiling - By the way, that mission will be in a month and a half?

- Yes, I warned them that another person will join them - said Virion.

- Good. Give me some time to pack and you'll take her - said Grey getting up and heading for the exit.

- Listen, don't you think you're getting a little too cocky? - Virion asked, smirking.

- You do. I've always been like that - answered Grey, smirking as well.

- "At times like this they are more like father and son than master and apprentice" - thought Caera.

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- "I didn't think a moment like this would come again. Last time it was with my parents and that, not in the most favorable environment" - Grey thought to himself as he helped pack his things - "Can it be called love? I can't call it love with Tessia. I guess she was like an outlet for me because of my father's death, I wanted to fill the void. But this is different."

- Grey, are you okay? It's gonna be okay. Are you really that worried? - Caera said and ran her index finger under Grey's chin.

- Yes, I am worried - said Grey. This answer took Caera by surprise.

- "I wonder at what point in time our relationship got to this stage?" - Both of them thought.

- Oh, that's it, that's enough. I'm sick of looking at this- Virion said and turned away.

- Come on, I know you're just happy for me - Grey teased him.

- Hmpf.

- Oh my God, I never thought you liked boys, and even older ones at that - Caera said, wrapping her hands around her face and making a surprised face.

- What???? - Grey asked, while Virion started laughing.

- You know, I'm starting to like your wife - he said, in between laughs.