( it was a slow walk, considering the stature and still unstable gait of his companion, but he was willing to take his time. his brother had even retired of the bone, trotting after them with perked ears.

the term most dear was not lost on him. he'd never heard Sieglinde refer to him in such a manner, of course it stuck out at least a little. ) Settled isn't a relative term to me. I'd see you with a roof over your head first, and a place to sleep, though I know how little you tend to use those.

( sorry for that shade Sieg BUT SLEEP MORE. )