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It was only a faint chuckle he gave as response. There was no need for words, he was sure Shiryu would understand. 

Perceptive. Just like Shiryu had said it. The young Dragon Saint was not easy to read like an open book. Albafica had to be attentive to learn about him. As easy as it was to give him all of his attention while spending time together, sometimes it was just difficult to figure things out. No one had ever be so close to him, no one had ever cared so much, no one had ever made him feel like this… made him want to learn about him and bring a smile on his face.

He moved forward, elegance in every step he made. The stars would wait for them to return but they wouldn’t wait forever. Things had to be prepared when they wanted to enjoy such a myriad of stars. The stories the sky had to tell, each and every day an unique story, the reflection of ones heart.

“I am sure your wish will come true.” … because the stars have already refused to fulfill mine.

It was only for an brief moment that his features showed the sadness that he held in his heart. All those nice moments, they all were clouded by one thought: He would leave.
What mattered was the here and now. How could he think about what would happen soon when the here and now was a simple but wonderful moment of joy? Because soon could be tomorrow or even today. Let us just the moment without thinking about everything around us. Just the two of matter now.

“Let’s fetch what we need for the night. The stars will not wait forever.” he said softly, a smile on his features. Only he was important now. Only Shiryu.

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                                                                                   ^{Would to stars} GRANT ^{his wish? He couldn’t be too sure. He always came CLOSE ENOUGH but not too close. They heard, they listened but they never answered but it was alright. He had PATIENCE & the company of the other was more than enough to keep him. Their hands were still together for a} BRIEF ^{moment as Shiryu gave them just a bit of a} SQUEEZE. REFINED HE WAS & DAWNED ALWAYS IN GOLD. ^{While he,} LOW & IN BRONZE ^{could only ask for so much attention.}

                                                                                 ^The FLICKER ^{of sadness did not go unnoticed by the saint. It was QUIET & BRIEF but so loud in his ears & heart. Ahough Shiryu knew not what brought upon such sadness, he had a feeling he knew what was behind it. He was not the only one looking to the future. He was not the only one who WONDERED when all of this would be stripped from him; when he would return to his duty & be left} ALONE. ^Such SORROW ^{was not made for this night. Could they have just one night of pure} JOY & HAPPINESS? ^{Just one night??}

                                                                               ^{Reluctantly, Shiryu allowed their hands to} DROP ^{from one another; he knew better than to continue with something. Albafica was a very reserved man. To} PUSH ^{things upon him was not the way; it only brought forth} RESENTMENT ^{& to experience such a thing with him now was disheartening. Instead, the saint (like the enamored puppy that he was) followed at his side instead. Space was given to Albafica, but he was still CLOSE ENOUGH. Always CLOSE ENOUGH but never quite there.}

                                                                       ^{❛ Of course & what of your wish, Alba-kun? I would not feel RIGHT if yours did not come true as well. Maybe, if we are both lucky, they will come true TOGETHER. ❜}