That does make sense in a way. Why wouldn’t spirits exist? If they can come back from the dead, then there must be something else lingering elsewhere after death right? She was dead once too. “I guess that does make sense in our world…” To have spirits. Even then, the valkyr was still a bit skeptical.

She allowed the blonde to explain her part and raised her eyebrow after she finished her explanation “An aurazin…” she murmured softly to herself, it didn’t sound familiar, that’s one thing for sure. “I would ask how come we don’t know anything about you but it also makes sense to keep yourselves hidden.” Anyone else would want to use them for their own personal greed.

That nickname again. She hissed internally because it brought something back out, something she had hoped would stay buried forever with the memory of her Cassie. But when she said she was her Cassie, Ce felt like the world that had crumbled over a thousand years ago had been glued back up. “Cassie…?” She exclaimed softly, still finding it hard to believe that she was really there but why wouldn’t she? Can’t she believe this? Can’t she finally have her happy ending after suffering for so long? She deserves this.

Before she could say another world, the valkyr did the most natural thing ever upon finding out it was her beloved, which was to crash her lips onto hers. It was abrupt but it was also passionate. The kiss lasted longer than she thought and by the time she pulled away, she had the softest eyes ever. “Cassie… where have you been cara mia?” She instantly went to touch her neck and winced “I’m… so sorry fuck I should have never…”

She felt a sense of relief wash over her as Ce was coming around to what she was saying, despite the valkyr attacking her and being extremely strong, that wasn’t the reason Cadia was upset, it was being faced with the person she cared about most, not sure whether she was really allowed to even have this moment. “We don’t really get a lot of choice about remaining hidden…we don’t even belong in this world…” if it wasn’t for the door to the veil getting shut, she wouldn’t even be here after all.

“The door to our home…it’s closed…I can’t return there so…I’m here” she mumbled softly, biting her lip softly, she’d never been able to lie to Ce’s face so she wasn’t even trying to today, she would see right through her and there would only be more animosity and she couldn’t stand their reunion being so hostile. “I know it seems impossible…god it feels impossible to me too…but I’m really here…” she looked at her with the softest gaze she reserved only for her love.

She had to admit she was surprised when the brunette immediately closed the distance between them, sucking in a soft breath just as her lips met hers, she melted immediately the way she had done every time she was in her arms. She didn’t want to let go, she wanted to stay in this moment forever where all that seemed to matter with them, she returned her kiss with equal amounts of passion that screamed ‘I miss you’.

When they parted she bit her lip softly “I’ve been…to hell and back…literally” she commented softly. She didn’t even notice the pain in her neck until the valkyr pointed it out and she lifted her fingers to gently brush against it “You didn’t know…it’s okay” she assured her “But I could…use somewhere to sit down that’s not a dingy alleyway…” she mumbled sheepishly.

What kind of life has she been living, she thought. Ce was listening to every word she was saying when she was trying to explain herself, the more she heard it the more absurd it sounds but that was the regular pattern for supernatural abnormality. Which meant everything Arcadia said was true.

“You belong… in this world… you belong with me…” she murmured softly, she would not have the blonde say that. “Do you have to return?” If the door to the veil being closed was what it takes to let Arcadia stay with her then the valkyr knew what she wanted. And what she could possibly do. Keep the door shut, and she stays, she thought.

The last time she had kissed her was over a thousand years ago, she couldn’t even keep count of how long it has been for the two of them. It felt natural, like the the aurazin was made for her. Cecilia swore if it wasn’t because of where they are at the moment, she would have teared up. And the valkyr ambassador does not tear up easily. She was usually calm and collected. But not this time.

“It’s not okay…” she sighed and rubbed her thumb against her neck, thankfully it wasn’t going to stick if she applies ointment before going to sleep. Upon hearing that, Ce wrapped her hand around hers and brought her to a bar nearby. “Why didn’t you find me, Cassie? Are you… wait do you go by Cassie still?” The Italian knows not everyone would use their old name to go about things after they have transformed.

“Are you still my Cassie… or do you have a new name?” She had her hand holding hers on top of the table and her hazel hues was soft, staring into the blonde’s blue ones the entire time. “I missed you… so much… I spiralled after your death… who killed you? I’ll find them… I’ll hunt them down and kill them…”