Clair was happily snuggled into his side,perfectly at peace.One paw still touching the stone of the necklace tenderly.

But he thought that's the only reason she'd admitted her small feelings for him.

He smiled faintly.

But it wasn't.

Clair seemed to sense his smile and opened her sleepy eyes,looking up at him and giving a soft smile back.

Why else would she admit then was his thoughts,wondering what other reason their could be.

" hey. " he said softly to her.

Because she thought that was right.

Her tail wagged sleepily,eyes happy in a sleepy daze as they looked up at him.

But it wasn't fully right to be yanking at his heart this way.

He smiled down at her.

She didn't realize that.

She was happy until she noticed Linda and,the girl being from a bit before she had been born,seemed confused. "New Lady."


And maybe she would once Shade tried to explain how it was hurting him.

He looked up at Linda and frowned.

She would, if he ever did that.

Linda shrugged. "What~? My my,did I do something again~?"
Clarity tilted her head,confused on who this was.

And he probably would.Because he was tired of his heart hurting just the same as before whenever her and Justice loved.

" Stay away from her Claire. " he said.

At least they weren't doing anything past kissing. At the moment.