2002 Alone Together (Part 2)

"We are in this together and I want you to understand that I'll always be there for you. Cry on my shoulder, ask me to cook your favorite dishes or to be your sparring partner if you need to kick some ass.

"Anything is better than you giving me the silent treatment and forcing me to see you suffer from a distance." Lith embraced Solus, making her feel through his actions and emotions that there was no distance between them.

Some things had changed, but the depth of their bond and feelings was still the same.

"Anything?" She asked.

"Anything." He nodded.

"Then I want to take a long hot bath to get rid of the sweat and then take a nap together like old times." Solus buried her face in Lith's chest, ignoring the pungent smell he emitted.

"No problem, but for the bath part I have to ask Kami's permission."