[Her gaze fell, eyes locked on her plate of uneaten food, as Jason spoke. She didn’t really have much to say, not after the blur that was the night before. What was she supposed to do? Accept Roy back with open arms? Of course she was glad he was alive, but the trust, the love that had been there. It was shattered. After a long moment, Kori finally spoke again.] He’s also an asshole. [The slightest hint of a smile pulled at the corners of her mouth.] But you’re right. [Kori pursed her lips.] I had no intention of sending him away, anyway, despite his belief that it was what he deserved. Even if it is what he deserves, I… [The princess trailed off once more and shook her head. Damn that ridiculous redhead. Damn him.]
Yeah. That’s about how I felt. [There’s a pause, only marked by the rise and fall of Roxy’s snores. Outside, a light rain started to fall, and the sound seemed to soothe the situation, deflating the anger they both had felt.] It’s better off that he found us, you know. Can you imagine if we’d found him first? I think we’d have both killed him. [He laughs, but there was little humor in it, hollow and dark.] Still, can’t say I’m not glad he’s back.
and all of this will never be the same again 