the Nettle that Twines the Pieces of his Heart
by Jafndaegur
Piece One: Shall the Fragile Glass Meld
Chise realized with a gentle swoop of her arm and a brush of her fingers over the barely warm sheets, that Elias had already left. That alone did not surprise her. The old mage often departed for daunting tasks in the morning so that she would not come with him. While at times this bothered her, she knew for now the arrangement would be best. She still had yet to regain her strength from the fight against Cartaphilus. Glinting in the day's light, her silver ring caught her attention.
Yes, for now she would rest, to become strong for him.
I do not own the Ancient Magus' Bride.