Distress Call

Alaric went home with Aria.

He stowed the brooch away with care.

This brooch was Aria's way of showing her feelings, her genuine affection. Alaric cherished her love, locking it in his personal safe as if it were the most precious thing in the world.

Aria stood off to the side, watching Alaric carefully stash away the brooch. She thought he was being a little dramatic about it.

She said to him, "S