Unseen Forces

"You better hug us back or we're going to kick your ass!"

"Yea!"

Abaddon blinked his surprise away before he laughed wryly and slipped his arms around the girls' waists.

"Forgive me, my loves. I did not mean to spoil such a monumental moment for us."

"No!"

Audrina placed her hand on Abaddon's cheek tenderly.

"This is your moment, beloved. Not ours. You have come this far all on your own."

Abaddon shook his head as he pressed the foreheads of the two of them together.

"Who has given me strength when mine was lacking? Defended me when I had no power? I will accept sole credit for something when I have truly earned it, but for now this is our achievement, my love."

Both Audrina and Seras showed soft smiles in response.

Though they did not specifically do things to be praised, it was always nice to know that their efforts would never be forgotten or overlooked.