A timeless existence was boring, when you are alone.

"You broke your promise." He was surprised to hear her voice, and his heart soared- and then clenched.

Connor looked up at Abby, his wings folding and disappearing. Her own flared out with her anger, and he scrambled to his feet, hesitating as he stood.

"I know." Connor said. "I'm sorry."

"You weren't supposed to go where I couldn't follow!"

"You're here now, too, though." He couldn't help but point out. Her beautiful eyes watered, and she ran to him, colliding and embracing Connor tightly.

"Idiot." Abby said, words muffled. Connor returned the embrace fervently.

"Your idiot. Always." He swore, softly but firmly.