[ Perhaps it is the knowledge that they might finally begin their lives as a married couple. Of course, they will need to plan their wedding and be wed, but now it is no longer a possibility or something that must be placed further and further down the road.

"A path where they might find happiness..."

Alkaid smiles more, nudging her nose against his cheek. She has certainly found that. The twins most certainly realized it as well. Her fingers raise to gently brush along his ear, but then her hand settles on his shoulder. She merely wishes to be affectionate with him.

A nod is given to his request. It takes a moment longer than she would like, but she shifts and then leans forward against the tub. Her head tilts down so he might see beyond her ears and head to see her back. ]

Tell me what I have missed while I was away. [ She glances up at him through her bangs. ] I only heard the briefest version of events from Thisru when she was asked by the representative to aid Ishgard with the blasphemy...

[ The fact that she was unable to help her home still stings in her heart greatly. She had promised over and over to take Aymeric on an adventure.. and in the end it was her sister that fulfilled it. There is no grudge she holds to K'thisru for it, as the circumstances were beyond them, it still upsets her greatly that she has failed to live up to that promise time and time again. ]