Not so many are as sure of themselves, or as fortunate to choose.

[As for the talk of losses - the term of endearment Lark uses definitely makes her feel lighter somehow. She wasn't Riona but she still felt as if perhaps some days he could open up to her in the same way.]

I wouldn't mind it - I love stories, of course. What stories did you like to hear me tell you?

[It had been a long time since she'd ever felt up to telling fun stories, not until recently.]