Icy Blues and Amber Fires

by Ceye

Shandra's loss is heartbreaking. Spirits are low initially, but the rambunctious party isn't one to be tame for very long. The fight against the Shadow King must continue! Meanwhile, Casavir and Bishop have to sort out their own demons with each other...with Lily in tow. Rated M for absolutely everything that rated M stands for. Contains lots of Bishop, and lots of Casavir.

74. Chapter 74

* 74 * 2/21/13

"Oh, Bevil. It's so horrible."

"What is?"

"This feeling. It's like I just want to go home."

"Lily..."

"I know, home isn't there anymore. But I'm not sure what else I can feel right now."

"Did he really mean that much to you?"

"No! ...He didn't. He gave me attention, and I liked it. And I don't like someone else getting more than me."

"Do you really think someone that crude could care for you well enough anyway?"

"Stop it! I just said I don't think much of him."

"I see. Well, anyway, do you?"

"...No. He couldn't. I don't think he has the capacity in his heart to open up to anyone."

"And the other?"

"Definitely. More than that. He could easily espouse the love of five other men, too."

"And what do you think of him?"

A pause. "He's marvelous, and very selfless."

"...And me?"

Another pause, longer this time. Then, a smile.

"Why, you're Bevil. You're amazing. And you're one of my greatest friends."

A hug. And a whisper.

"Thank you, Bevil."