Lilith stopped briefly before him. He looked at her in confusion. For a moment neither spoke, then she adjusted the collar of his coat calmly.
"You should sleep later."
"You might be right on that. My poor body hasn't gotten one beauty sleep in almost a week."
She chuckled softly. Atheline enjoyed that sound. He leaned in and took her lips in a small kiss before separating.
"Do you want me to accompany you?"
She shook her head.
"Not yet, I might ask for you after a while."
Atheline studied her silently for a second longer.
"…Don't kill any council members."
"No promises."
"Don't dirty your beautiful hands, I'm right here."
She ignored him completely before turning and walking toward the council wing. Atheline watched her disappear down the corridor before finally exhaling softly.
Then another voice spoke behind him.
"So."
He closed his eyes briefly.
"…Ah."
Helther, his older brother, stood leaning against a nearby pillar with folded arms.
