She was quiet. She never expected him to admit he had wanted to off himself. That had hit a little close to home. Ayaka never dealt well with this sort of thing. Emotions, sentimentality… It Just never bode well for her.

“So my sight isn't shoddy. You're becoming a Thayne.” she hummed against his skin. “Hmmm I'd give it five years, tops. Before you go ascend and be with her or whatever.”

She gently patted his chest, an awkward form of comfort. “Then you can fuck her starlit form as much as you want. Eh?” Damn Ayaka thays not how you comfort someone.

He merely shook his head.

“How's about when I get home, I'll get all the shrine maidens to pay homage to Amaloo. Think that'll calm her tiddies?”

Strike two Ayaka, really not the best at this comfort thing.

“I’m sure she would be honored by any worship.” Breaker replied.

Ayaka snorted, “could do a few rounds of prayer for you too.” she added. “ya know since you're gonna be a Thayne one day. You could work on having your own champions or what have you.”

Yup. Strike three for three. Ayaka comfort, do not recommend.

“I don’t like to get too far ahead of myself,” Josh said, “but when I’ve ascended, I’ll be sure to keep you in mind as an acolyte.”

“Didn't you hear? I'd be a terrible acolyte. The only thing I look out for is myself.” Ayaka shut her eyes. “For the record though. You may just prove me wrong when I say all Thaynes are pussies.”

She pressed her head further into his form, lapping up his warmth like a newborn kitten. Damn now that she was warm, she didn't realize how fucking tired she was. Ayaka didn't like feeling vulnerable. She didn't like having to rely on someone else. But hell, she was only mortal. Unlike her present company.

Would it matter so much if she just indulged in someone else like this just once?

He seemed to detect the wave of fatigue that had struck her. His hand cupped her head against his shoulder, petting her softly behind the ears.

“Rest now,” he said, “you can tell me what a fucking idiot I am when you wake, louder and with more energy.” She gave a snort in response. Damn fucking right she would.

She'd tell him he was an idiot for opening up to her and being all sentimental. She'd tell him he was an idiot for not grabbing warmer clothes or blankets for her earlier. For leaving the carriage unattended.

And for saving her life, which meant he was now in big debt with a Thayne.