"DG?" A knock came to the door. DG stirred but did not wake. The knocker opened the door quietly and entered. It was Ahamo. He cleared his throat at the sight of his daughter sleeping in the Tin Man's arms once again. DG awoke this time and kissed Cain's cheek: once to wake him, twice to make a point to her father. Cain awoke and nearly jumped at the sight of Ahamo. DG motioned and a chair moved for Ahamo to sit in. He sat uneasily as DG shifter in Cain's lap so she could keep her ankle elevated as well as face her father. Cain allowed her to lean against him and snaked an arm around her waist, which she covered with her own in appreciation. Ahamo finally got the courage to say what he came there to say.
"I'm sorry." It was quiet. "I was wrong to try to break your bond. I cannot justify my behavior, but you may know that I was only doing what I thought best for DG. I see now that she found it on her own." He stood, but DG motioned for him to sit back down. She took his hand.
"I know it's hard for you to give me away, but I'm not leaving. I'm merely gaining a husband, and you a son." She smiled at her father who did not smile back, but at least nodded in agreement. He stood and walked to the door awkwardly.
"I love you, Daddy," DG said quietly and he turned back to his daughter, tears in his eyes.
"I love you too, My Dorothy."