The sea was so vibrantly blue that Rion couldn't stop staring at it. The breeze was warm, and everything in the town was so nice that it was easy for Rion to convince himself that yes, the fresh air was doing him wonders.

Maybe it was. Maybe it wasn't. He couldn't linger, anyway, but a few days...

"A drink."

Rion had missed Dimos approaching, but he smiled as he took the bottle of juice that had been brought for him.

"Thank you," he replied, before getting to his feet and tucking close to Dimos before drinking.

Contact with Dimos wasn't anything new, but lately it had changed. Rion wasn't quite sure how to explain it and he didn't think Dimos would do any better, however...

Dimos settled an arm around him, warm and comfortable. Rion nodded. It was probably time to rest for a bit.

Even if the fresh air was doing him wonders, and even if the vibrant blue sea beckoned, he'd needed to sit and he'd needed Dimos to fetch him a drink.

Dimos certainly didn't mind, Rion knew. And Rion did all he could for his..

Ah, what had he overheard the locals say?

Oh, yes, fella.