Chapter 49: Promise Kept
Starfire smiled at Raven. The two were cleaning up after what could only be described as an explosion in their kitchen, fueled by the usual debate on whether or not dinner should be prepared with tofu and an ill use of a blender. "Friend Raven?"
"Hmmm?" Raven looked up, her hair pushed away from her face as she tried to scrape one of the plates clean.
"Thank you for keeping your promise."
Raven smiled back and handed Starfire the plate to dry, unsure of what to say.
"It has done you much good as well."
"What do you mean?"
Starfire held the plate up for Raven to examine her face. "You smile. He has protected you too."
Raven shook her head, but in reality, she could only wonder when it had become so obvious.
