[ it wouldn't surprise her if her brother showed up earlier as usual to spite them. it also wouldn't surprise her if that's something aether has planned, if only to somehow get back at her for the conversation earlier despite her attempt to defuse it. a number of people often compare the two of them for their differences, but they couldn't be more similar in certain aspects.

her lips thin as her eyes flutter close instinctively, unable to hold back that creeping, spreading desire to crawl back into his arms. it's overwhelming, enough to cow her sometimes into submission. it doesn't help either that what he's doing feels good. ]

After last time, [ in the training room underground, behind closed doors, ] who knows if you'll suddenly yield and admit defeat again?

[ if he'll suddenly lose his mind and it's a repeat of last week all over again. ]

I'm just covering all bases here.