http://taras-oleksei.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] taras-oleksei.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] taras_oleksei 2008-09-02 03:16 am (UTC)

"Right," Taras said, after a pause. "Right."

He summoned up a smirk, letting it play over his broad features, like the insinuation was true, and more.

"She said she was homesick. I just wanted to be...thorough."

He walked over to the bar to drop off the cognac. Taras picked up Ilarion's bottle, holding it up and swirling the amber liquid within, making a show of examining what was left.

His pulse was racing for a reason he didn't understand, and he couldn't quite bring himself to look at Ilarion. Not yet.

"Looks like you did all right without me."

Taras pulled out a fresh glass and poured himself some wine.

"Did I miss anything? Or are you ready to call it a night?"

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