The tender pressure of his lips soothed her, like a warm drink in the dead of the winter, when every part of her felt so cold.

“Very few entities are powerful enough to create Patinas, and those that can gua…”

“She huddled next to Daniel in the Meadow, basking in the warmth of a burgeoning…”

“Daniel murmured something like yes, he wouldn't miss it,but he was clearly dist…”

“I've met you many times Lucinda, and most of the time, you're a downright bore.”