Strengthening Bonds
Alicia stayed in Blake's arms for a good while as she cried. All the emotions she had been suppressing that dealt with her family that she missed so much back on Earth, finally spilled out after reading that message. She buried her face into Blake's chest and hugged him tightly. She felt if she didn't do so at this time he would disappear as well. Blake hugged her back and gently rubbed her back. He felt for the girl who had just destroyed an entire forest along with a catastrophe ranked demonic beast was as frail as a thin sheet of ice. The slightest touch would break her.
Alicia kept her eyes closed as she tried to recollect herself. She knew she would now need to give Blake an explanation and it was not like she could lie about it either. She finally lifted her head and looked at Blake. Her eyes were still watery and red from crying. " Blake…"