Caex joined Avera in the kitchen, washing his claws before preparing the food. 

"Veax takes things too seriously and doesn't have a lot of self-confidence" Aura explained. "He's married to Hermia, but I'm somewhat surprised he even had the confidence for that. He was always quiet when we were kids and he likes his guitar music more than talking. And he can get really scary when he's angry, then depressed for days afterwards. I'm not sure what's up with him."

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Kos gently held the tip of Sasha's tail in his strong hands, gently massaging it. "How's this feel, my love?"

"Not right now, though" Orna said with a smile. "I mean, I'd like to, but a bit later."