Of The Falls wrote:Kyu grinned. "I suppose I have..." Her voice trailed off as she watched the mist in Stefan's eyes, their complexity pulling her in hook, line and sinker. She tore her eyes away from them and opened her mouth, trying to form some sort of sentence. When nothing unique came to mind, she fell on the obvious but very true cliched declaration instead. "I love you Stefan," she murmured softly as her eyes roamed over the sand.
Ringmaster sneered at Roslynn's reaction but bit back any smart remarks he thought of at that moment. He finished smearing the glop around her neck and let the collar go, dropping the ruined handkerchief to the dirt. Then he stood and turned, pointing a firm hand towards the caravan. "Now we really are leaving. Come, George." He strode towards the line of wagons and mounted the one on the very front, taking up the elephant's reins.
Stefan's expression softened as she spoke. He used the tree for support and leaned in, kissing her gently and softly. As he leaned back, situating his crutches, he responded. "I love you too, Kyūkazan." he spoke quietly.