Adelaide Kasperian-Kazaar
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"Hello Jason" she said, the faintest shadow of a smile touched her eyes.
Jason Russard had proven an unlikely ally to Adelaide. He had been there for her when her son was taking his last, frail breaths. He had stood in the background, yet been close enough to offer the comfort of his quiet company - a precious consolation from such a gentle man. And Adelaide had been so grateful for it. Jason, such a contrast to the volitile, hardheaded man who was her husband, ex-husband, who at the time had been laying unconscious, recovering from a terrible battering he'd received from his confrontation of the Albino. In the end, it had been Jason and not Aurelias who truly had gotten her through that last, desolate night of Bren's passing.
Kazaar had not even gotten the chance to see Bren. Or, taken the chance, as Del was, over time, beginning to suspect. It was easier for Aurelias to be beat within an inch of his life, than look the loss of his own future in the eyes. Such bitter thoughts. Such bitter times.
This was the first time Adelaide had been back to the Russard Estate since those events all took place. She felt a little awkward, out of her element, which was not surprising given she'd spent the last six months in such rough company on Ord Mantel. Here, with the glowing fire and the crystal brandy glasses, Del felt very much an intruder.
Jason must have sensed her unease, for he came over and took her hand.
"Are you tired? Have you come a long way?" he queried.
"You know how far I've come, Jason" Adelaide responded, allowing Jason to lead her over to the fire to get warm. "I know you've been keeping tabs on me.."
Russard had the good grace to colour slightly at her words, for she spoke rightly. Since he had left her on Brentaal, Jason had kept a close watch on her movements - out of concern, nothing more. Or so he told himself.
"So, did you come alone?" he asked, trying not to act too interested with her reply, and failing.
"Yes" she said simply. "You know why Im here?" she asked, it was almost a challenge.
"Yes" It was Jason's turn to answer simply.
They both looked into the fire, allowing the moment to draw out. After this, there would be no turning back for either of them. After this, nothing would ever be the same. Adelaide turned her gaze to look at Jason, her eyes candid and with no apology in them. He had made her a promise back on Brentaal and she intended to hold him to his word. After a time, Jason met her stare, and Adelaide saw in his eyes that he would be good for it.
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