Once the group was clear of the forest fire and the newly appeared threat they set up camp keeping watch in shifts, Fredrick keeping watch twice if only to keep Virion from causing trouble, the last watch was taken by Corrin, she enjoyed the solitude that the watch offered her, it gave her time to think and reflect on everything that had happened, She had been taken out of her timeline… her world… her kingdom, just… away from everything and for what? The chance to fight again? The thrill of another adventure? No she was here because she had wanted to see Chrom again and that was far more selfish than any other reason, she had abandoned her people, her family and her friends just for some crush she had when she was younger not that she had ever stopped feeling like that she'd found women and men attractive over the years but none of them had really held her attention either that or they had married other people by the time she had decided she was ready for a relationship as she sat there thinking she was reminded of the last time she had been having thoughts like these.

It was part way through her war against Valla and her father, they had just unified Nohr and Hoshido, they were celebrating and the party was in full swing everybody was getting on even if it was a bit tense however no one had noticed her absence, well no one except three individuals one of which had shown her the perch she currently occupied the second was Azura who was making an effort to find her however she trusted Saizo not to give her position away that and she thought the two made a good couple then again she thought a lot of people would be a good match for Azura as much as it hurt to think, the final individual found her easily she hadn't spoken to him much since her younger days but he was a known womanizer hence her actively avoiding him until he found her.

"You know I think you'd look better in a dress down there then perched up here lady Corrin" she rolled her eyes and lowered the mask covering the lower half of her face "Laslow was it? I… just needed time to think and time to practice my ninja training" he chuckled the sound was full of life but there was more to him, she didn't look over at him but could feel his eyes on her "You know… If you don't enjoy what you have while you have it… You'll lose the chance to ever experience it again" He didn't sound like he was simply saying this it sounded as though he was speaking from experience, she sighed "How did you find me Laslow?" she looked at him now he was watching the party with a small smile ""you reminded me of a few people from back home they were the brood anon your own types when they had things on their minds, they never relied on others always shouldering the worlds burdens… it wasn't healthy, it destroyed a lot of their lives in ways nobody saw…" his voice was lower and he was focusing on the roof below him.

"Laslow I…" Corrin was at a loss for what to say; she had no idea what he'd been through and definitely had no right to be behaving like this.

Laslow smiled brightly as though nothing was wrong "Now don't look at me like that, you look so much better when you're smiling is all I was trying to say" Corrin couldn't help but notice that he was holding a container.

"Laslow are you drunk?" she smiled a little as Laslow shrugged.

"I might be, so maybe climbing up here wasn't the best idea…" he looked down and frowned before shrugging "Guess I'm stuck here until the morning… oh well" he shrugged again and leaned back making himself comfortable "Go and enjoy the party lady Corrin"

Corrin sighed and lowered herself on to the same part of the roof as Laslow and settled next to him pulling her scarf tighter around herself while smiling at Laslow "Guess we can have our own party here huh? Just don't hope Camilla doesn't find us" She winked and Laslow blushed but the two of them talked the night away.

Corrin was pulled from her memory by a hand gently shaking her shoulder "…Corrin? If you were that tired you could have woken me up" She sighed, it was Chrom the current source of both her frustrations and affections "I'm fine… just thinking is all, it's easier to do during moments like this" she gestured at the dark surroundings "It's quiet and peaceful…" before she could finish Chrom smiled "And you can actually here your own thoughts" she nodded in agreement, as she did she realized Chrom didn't have his armour or sword on just his clothing and as much as she hated to admit it he looked even more handsome… somehow… she wasn't sure how and it wasn't helping her feelings on her choice.

"You know… even though we've only known each other a short time it feels as though I've know you far longer and I hope you don't feel alone in our world, if you ever need anything from me or anyone else don't be afraid to ask us, you're not alone and won't ever be… I guess what I'm trying to say is don't shoulder your burdens alone" As he spoke he rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly and looked away and Corrin found it cute that he was trying to help her, she gave him a bright smile which seemed to put him at ease.

"You know…you're not the first person to say something like that, I've never been good at asking others for help I've always felt that if I were the one dealing with it they would never have to" much to her surprise Chrom just nodded in acknowledgement.

"I know the feeling; if you're protecting everyone then you don't need protecting right?" Chrom's eye never left hers as he spoke and they weren't disappointed or angry they were kind and gentle, it left Corrin's heart racing.

"That's exactly it… well… if you and I are similar then how about we make a promise? That we'll support each other and make sure that the burdens we feel are ours are shared?" She didn't know what she was saying but Corrin just wanted to distract herself; she was surprised when Chrom chuckled.

"It's a deal I'm certain Fredrick and Emmryn will be more at ease with you watching out for me" He held out his and Corrin shook it, she then noticed the sun rise and smiled brightly.

"Now before we reach the capital I'd like to know more about your sister… Emmeryn was it? You and Lissa certainly seem to admire her" Corrin gestured for Chrom to sit down next to her, the two of them then spent the early morning discussing everything from family to traditions, when the others woke up they gathered their things and made their way towards Ylisstol.