"Is it pretty?"
Shusia asked.I nodded without hesitation.He stretched out his hand slightly, and then, a faint fluorescent light emanated from his palm, and then, many flowers and petals floated as if blown by the wind, and then flew towards the palm of Shusia.They lingered above his palm, and then as if they were manipulated by someone and had a consciousness of their own, they intertwined and connected with each other, and finally formed a beautiful wreath.I was dumbfounded.It can be said that the appearance of the petals flying in the flower garden in front of me is like a rain of petals, which is enough to surprise me, not to mention that the petals behind it are also woven into garlands by themselves.After the wreath was finished, some of the flowers were not braided, and they floated around Husya, as if they wanted to be close to it, as if they wanted to leave, it was almost like ......
Xiangfei ==.Finally, it was Shusia who stretched out her finger and flicked it lightly, and the petals flew back into the flower garden.Shusia walked up to me and looked down at me, then he reached out and placed a wreath on my head.The garland was light, but I could still feel it on my head.Theusia looked down at me, my figure reflected in the water-green pupils under his eyes, and he looked serious and cherished as if he were looking at a treasure.I stood there, looking up at him.Shusia looked me in the eye, and he said, "...
It's beautiful. ”The author has something to say: Shusya: Since there are no feathers, then just use the flowers and make a note, although the death of the holy tree has an impact on the elves, but now the sleeping period has no effect* Chapter 112 To be honest, when I first heard about Shusya's decision, I was quite worried that I had made a disaster for the demon concubine of the country.Probably because I have watched too many TV series, maybe a character like me is going to be persuaded to death by the old minister.In particular, the elder looks very much like an "old minister".I probably have always had such a sense of emptiness in my heart, so when I woke up one day and ate the takeaway that Johnson fed, I heard him say, "The elder called you to come with me", my heart was strangely calm.What is this, is the daughter-in-law finally going to face the drama of the evil mother-in-law?
No, no, no.Calm down.Don't panic, after all, I really didn't do anything.Fortunately, I've already played out a scene like this in my head before, so I can nod to Jonson with great calm and say, "Let's go." ”Shusia didn't know where to go, and was not in his room early in the morning.I couldn't help but wonder wildly, could it be that the elder deliberately sent someone to lure Shusia away, and then called me over?
...Wow, Elder Hello.Jonson showed me the way in front of me, and after leading me for a moment, he couldn't help but look back at me, "Hey you..."
I looked up at him, "Huh?
”Johnson pursed his lips, and although he still looked awkward, he was not covered in thorns and hostile as he had been when they first met.Although he occasionally chokes and mocks slightly, it is more like a joke with acquaintances."
Don't be nervous, Elder he has no ill intentions."
I nodded, "It's okay, I'm okay." ”Although my heart is still empty, it is strange that I am not nervous.As long as the elders don't banish me or hurt me, I feel like I'm okay.And this kind of thing is not inexplicable.But Jonson looked at me with a complicated expression, as if I were a glass man who was so delicate that he could crush when he pinched it.I was so nervous that I felt uncomfortable.Although sometimes I am quite glassy, I feel like I am in good shape today and I really don't have to worry about me.So I comforted Jonson with a few words.As a result, his expression stinks even more. ...Really, those who don't know think that he is the one who was called to lecture.Soon we arrived at the elven elder's place, and the white-bearded old man still had a kind and peaceful face, and when he saw me enter, he was very accommodating and asked me to sit down and drink flower tea.After about half a cup of intermittent drinking, the elder suddenly called Jonson down.It's coming, it's coming.I straightened my back immediately.Jonson stopped talking, looked at me one last time, and frowned.I blinked and tried to look at the elders as well-behaved, and it is said that the old people like well-behaved children, so I should work that as well.I don't know if the elder eats this set or not, but in short, his expression hasn't changed, it's still the same as before, and then he began to tell me about the history of the elf race. ......That's right, he's here, give me a history lesson!?
I was numb but remembered the admonition from the bottom of my heart, and maintained a well-behaved posture to listen to the elder's history, my left ear went in and out of my right ear, and I dreamed back to my senior year of high school in an instant.Some of the things he talked about were the same as the ones Shusia had told me, but with one difference, the Elder mentioned the Elven King's concubine selection mechanic.Because the elf king is the noblest and most powerful king of the elf family, and at the same time the king who is most chosen by natural love, he is also more cautious in the choice of the princess.In addition to having the same matching background, the candidates for the princess must be compared in terms of appearance, body shape, family, ability and other aspects, and most importantly, they must also be elves.Okay, so I'll get it at this point.At this time, in my eyes, the elder is like the mother of the rich and noble male protagonist, looking for me to talk, and the next second is estimated to take out five million and say that you leave my son.It's bloody.But I was relaxed.If it were a conversation about that, I think I would still be able to handle it.Because......
Although I am a scumbag, in a way, there is no hostility or conflict between me and the Elven Elders.He didn't want the Elven King to like me and chose me to be the princess, and in the same way, I didn't actually like Shusia either.Needless to say that if I were to choose an alien over Husia, I would be more inclined to Emilia and Cesar; Just because there is a racial problem that can never be crossed, I will not choose to like him.Because it's so hard, it really takes a strong mindset.So after the elven elder stopped narrating, I seriously expressed my thoughts to him.After listening to my heart's journey, he was stunned and asked me again, "You...
Really don't like Wang?
”I nodded affirmatively, "As a friend, of course I like him very much, but I have no ambiguous feelings for him. ”I thought that the elder should be happy after listening to my statement, but what I never expected was that he was not in such a good mood.The elven elder was a little dissatisfied, "Don't you even look down on my king if he is so good?"
”I:......
Why are you so hard to serve!
Like you don't want to, don't like you still don't want to!
But fortunately, the elder also realized that he was wrong, and after coughing lightly, he politely expressed his apologies to me, although this apology was a little late."
You can rest assured that you can live in the elves, don't worry.I've already sent letters out to the other races, and I'm sure they'll receive them soon. ”After figuring out my attitude, the elders reverted to a gentle attitude.However, I didn't particularly care about his attitude, and I was more concerned about the progress of the letter than when he asked me to talk.And so the conversation ended peacefully.Just as I was about to go out, I suddenly heard the elven elder sigh with emotion, "I don't know why the king is reluctant to return to himself. ”I:......
So, in fact, the most important information Elder doesn't know yet?!
I didn't dare to think about it, I didn't dare to stay longer, I just slipped out quickly.Johnson was waiting outside, leaning against a tree with his arms crossed, and when he saw me come out, he came over.He looked down at me, "The elder didn't embarrass you, did he?"
”I blinked, "No." ”Jonson looked down at me, probably relieved to see that I was answering sincerely, not lying.He said a little uncomfortably, "You...
Don't mind, the elder just cares too much about the elves and the king, and he doesn't mean to target you.He's just afraid of the king......"
I shook my head, "It's okay, I don't care." ”Actually, this is also an understandable thing.But I couldn't help but remember what the elder had said before I left.Could it be that Shusia hadn't told the elders about his plan to return to his body in ten years?
At this time, I couldn't help but feel guilty and worried.I'm afraid that the elder will come to me when he learns the truth, or that he will be angry."
What are you thinking, your face is so ugly."
Johnson said.I came back to my senses, looked at him, and finally didn't tell him, but asked, "Where has Shusya gone?"
”Jonson glanced over, "The elder should have told him to do something." ”I nodded and didn't ask any more.* Shusia came to the elven elven elder's residence, paused slightly in front of his door, and then walked inside.The elder stood up and greeted him.Although he is not facing the king's body, he is still as respectful as ever, but unlike other elves, as he has lived for a long time and is an elder, the king in front of him can be regarded as he has grown up, so in addition to respect, there is also a sense of relief."
King."
Shusia lowered her eyes, her expression faint.The elder wanted to persuade him to return to his main body this morning as usual, and start treating the Elven Sacred Tree as soon as possible, and of course, there was one more thing, that is, to put the concubine on the itinerary.In fact, there is no urgency in front of the matter, after all, the elven tree is only sleeping now, and its real danger is more than ten years or a few decades later.But what made the elder really feel the crisis was the human who had returned with the Elven King this time.The elder can be regarded as having grown up watching the king, and due to the influence of the elves, Shusia has been an indifferent character since he was a child, and he doesn't care about anything other than doing his job.Even if the divine soul was split later, he could indifferently cut the other half of the divine soul out.And that half of the divine soul naturally inherits the character of the king.Although the elder did not witness his birth and development, he could imagine that as the other half.
How indifferent the body of Shusya is.It's just that what he never expected was that Shusia actually brought back a human on the way back to the elven clan.And take care of and pamper that human in every way.This is a very dangerous sign.Although the elves have always been reclusive and do not have much contact with other races, the elders do not discriminate against other races.It's just that the elf king's choice of concubine is not child's play, and the one who can serve as the princess must be the best elves, not foreigners.So the elder wanted to bring it up, but before he could speak, Shusya opened his mouth.His expression was indifferent and his voice was cold."
I'm going to be away for ten years."
The elder suddenly couldn't sit still, "What did you say?"
”Shusia lowered her eyes slightly, and there was a water-green streamer under her eyes.He pursed his lips, "I'm going to the Celestial Clan with Qianhua." ”The elder gasped, feeling that his heartbeat was not normal, and he asked weakly, "Do you know what you're talking about?"
”Shusya nodded calmly, he didn't look at the elder, he just walked inside, and said lightly: "In the past ten years, I will not choose to return to the previous appearance, and the holy tree will have to wait a few years."
When the decade is over, I will come back to fulfill my duties. ”Only then did the elder feel his heartbeat back, and he asked, "Does it also include the selection of concubines?"
”Shusia frowned slightly in puzzlement, and he looked at the elder, "Why do you include the selection of concubines?"
”He paused slightly, then said, "I don't want to choose them." ”Husia's eyes were serious, and the color of the water was like a wave, "I have someone I want to choose." ”Elder...
The elder didn't know what to say anymore.He walked quickly to Shusya, but saw that his expression was serious, and couldn't help but persuade: "Since Gu Gu, the elven princess has been elected among the elf clan!"
”Theusia glanced at him with pale eyes, "I know, it's just that when it's time for me, I want to do it once as I want." ”Elder: "The human?"
”Shusia did not refute.The elder let out a long sigh, "The Elven King chooses a concubine, and he chooses the elven woman who is most suitable for him, and then the next Elf King will be born among their descendants, and you were chosen by the Holy Tree to become the new king in the first place."
If you choose that human, then the next Elf King ......"
Shusia lowered his eyes slightly, and after listening to his words, he looked at the elder and said softly: "Does the next Elf King have to be a descendant of the previous one?"
If I can lead the elves to a better place, if I can be qualified for this position, and if I can be recognized by the Holy Tree, then no matter who it is, I will give way. ”The elder was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to refute it."
Then what if the next Elven King is not born for a long time?"
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Shusya curled the corners of her lower lip very lightly, "Then I will always maintain my current ability and lead the elven race." ”The elder was a little tired and didn't want to say anything, but in the end, relying on his qualifications as the only elder of the elven clan who saw the king since he was a child, he said in a leaning old man: "I won't agree." ”Shusia didn't reply, just lowered his eyes and walked out.
*In the evening, because the weather outside is cool and there are no mosquitoes, I just go out to enjoy the coolness.It just so happened that there was a swing that the elves had tied before, and no one was playing with it now, so I secretly sat on it to grab a place, and then swayed around the swing.Husya came back from outside, and he was covered in bright moonlight, like silk like water.When he came to me, he stopped, didn't stop or say anything, just stood there, looking at me as if he was very doting and gentle.I was a little uncomfortable with his attitude, so I slowly stopped the swing and asked, "What's wrong?"
”He shook his head slightly, then pulled something out of his back.I looked over and found that it was a flute, and I couldn't help but be a little curious, "Can you play the flute?"
”Shusia bowed lightly, "Want to hear?"
”"Is that okay?"
He lowered his eyes, a slight chuckle on his lips, then put the flute under his lips, lowered his eyes slightly, and blew softly.The crisp flute sound flows in the quiet night, and although I am a layman and don't know the flute, it is nice to be able to understand this tune, and it is very comfortable to match the quiet summer night like this.I listened to the music of Shusia while swinging, and I felt that such a peaceful night was really relaxing.After eating a song, Shusia suddenly said, "I told the elders my thoughts today. ”At first, I didn't understand what he was referring to, but the next moment my mind turned and I suddenly understood, "Y-What do you mean?!"
”Shusia let out an "um".I opened my mouth, and for a moment I really didn't know what to say, I just thought, I...
In the elder's heart, he has become a sinner.Shusia said softly: "You don't have to be burdened, I am the one who is willful, and I am the one who has to bear the consequences for this, and I didn't let you reply, so don't be afraid, Qianhua." ”I was silent for a moment, not knowing how to reply to him.I scratched my head, feeling very uncomfortable and irritable.It's like being a scumbag unintentionally, and the scumbag is still a yellow flower girl.Maybe after a while, his father will come to me.Shusia walked up to me, crouched down slightly, stretched out a hand on the side of the swing, and looked up at me.The moonlight poured into his eyes like water, and my figure was reflected in his eyes.It was a light green like ripples of water."
I'm willing to do it, so I'm willing to give it.And Qianhua, you don't have to have any ideas and burdens, you just need to be yourself. ”"You don't need to think of me as the elven king with responsibilities, I just want you, and I think of me as the Shusia who met you for the first time in the forest that day, just fine
.
"* The journey of the four is neither fast nor slow, after all, except for Emilia, the other three are more or less hateful, or unaccustomed to it.Although Thurry does not have the ability to fly, his reconnaissance ability is very important, after all, he has now become an elf, and only the elves can obtain information from nature."
Did you find anything?"
Cesar looked at him with his arms crossed, and he couldn't stop being anxious in his heart, but he could only force himself to calm down.Serry crouched there, his hand on a flower.At this time, they had crossed the sea and came to the other side of the Dragon Island.Since receiving the report from the mermaid, they have not stopped to rush here, although they can already guess that the location of Qianhua has changed a long time ago, but they are still unwilling to let go of this information.Norris was unhappy and wanted to breathe fire, he snorted and said dissatisfied, "If you hadn't provoked it, there wouldn't have been that person named Hall at all." ”Cesar pursed his lips, his dark golden eyes sank, and it was rare that he didn't refute.Because Norris was right.Hall......
Cesar bit her lower lip.In addition to the angry anger in my heart, there is also an endless tide of worry.Remembering that Hall had broken Qianhua's wrist and let him meet Qianhua again this time, Cesar's heart was like a needle pricking knife.He didn't even dare to imagine the sight of Hall holding a thousand flowers hostage, just hearing the news had already forced him to suffocate.Cesar clenched his palms tightly, and the emotions in his eyes became more and more cold.The only good news for now is probably that the half-deed signed between him and Chika has not been triggered, and he has not felt any pain that does not belong to him.In other words, Qianhua is still safe."
Did you find anything?"
Emilia asked, walking over to Serry's side, her eyes down.Serry withdrew his hand, the emotion in his eyes and the smile on the corner of his lips, his emerald eyes flashed, and then he raised his head and said, "Maybe it's in this direction." ”He pointed to Hill's castle.The author has something to say: Serry: Hehe* Actually, I think we can meet in the next chapter, because don't underestimate their ability to take their time_(:з"∠)_ Although I think it's almost the end of the text Chapter 113 He pointed to Hill's castle.Serry looked faint, narrowed his eyes slightly, and then withdrew his hand, only the corners of his lips pursed, and a casual smile was outlined.Although they were still some distance away, they could still see the situation over there with their eyesight, and the many castles that were located over there.Norris looked over there and sniffed lightly with the tip of his nose, "This smell is the blood clan." ”As soon as these words came out, Cesar's expression couldn't help but stiffen for a moment, and his heart was suffocated, "A thousand flowers have fallen into the blood clan?!"
”Norris's expression faded, and his voice was cold, as if even the scales under his eyes were refracting a cold light."
Just check it out."
Emilia's wings flickered, and he lowered his eyes as if he was thinking about something.Cesar said impatiently, "What are you grinding?"
”He didn't have to take Emilia with him, and if he could, it would be Emilia who Cesar would like to give up the most.Without him, just because of his relationship with Chika, and the fact that he was the first person to know Chika, this alone was enough to make Cesar taboo and jealous.If he could, he really hoped that he would be the first to receive a thousand flowers.It's just that he's afraid that something will happen to Qianhua, or if he's depressed, he might use the angel's healing skills when the time comes.Although Cesar was reluctant to admit it, he had to admit that he would never be inferior to angels in healing.Emilia glanced at him when she heard this, and although there was a faint ice in her eyes, her face was quite peaceful."
You said you signed a half-body contract with Qianhua."
Cesar was stunned for a moment, and then slowly relaxed, just now he was angry and angry, but he cared about it and was chaotic, almost scared himself.Now that he heard Emilia's words, he suddenly calmed down, and his heart slowly calmed down.Also, he didn't feel any pain in Qianhua along the way, and if she was sucked or drawn blood, then he would definitely feel it.It's just that...
Cesar frowned slightly.Emilia said, "Someone should have protected her." ”Cesar raised his eyes sharply, "The king of their bloodline?"
”Norris scoffed, "They're called the Ancestors." ”Cesar didn't pay attention to him, but his expression wasn't good-looking.In the end, he said: "No matter what kind of character he is, I will bring out Qianhua." ”Cesar's dark golden eyes were cold, his pupils were sharp, like snakes, and the black drawings under his eyelids were about to move.Norris glanced at him, the corners of his mouth hooked into a smile, and the next moment, he directly turned into a dragon form, and then let out a dragon roar, and flew in the direction of the castle.Cesar spread his demon's wings and followed.However, a second before he flew over, he divided his thoughts for Emilia for a moment, only to find that he did not immediately catch up.Cesar frowned slightly, feeling strange in his heart, but quickly overshadowed the feeling, for he had to go and confirm it as soon as possible.It is not that he has not doubted the timeliness and authenticity of the information.It's just that...
Whether it was true or not, fast or slow, he couldn't imagine what it would be like if Qianhua was really in the Blood Clan.Even if she didn't have to worry about her life, as long as she didn't see him for a day, Cesar couldn't be at peace for a moment.It's like hell burning and growing.Emilia spread his six wings, and he was originally going to go with Cesar, but he only vaguely skipped something in his heart, so he was one step behind.He looked back at the half-blood, who had become an elf.Serry stood up, looking at him with a smile on her lips, her emerald eyes so dark that she couldn't see clearly.He took a few steps forward, then looked back at Emilia, who was where she was, "Why don't you take me for a ride?"
”Emilia frowned slowly, feeling that something was wrong in her heart.Serry approached him slowly, his fingers curling slightly, and then his gesture changed, and the vines of the trees next to him came towards Emilia.Emilia would not be attacked, but when he spread his six wings and opened the vines that were trying to entangle him, Thirry had already disappeared into the forest.Like a fish swimming into the water.He frowned at once, the feathers falling off his wings and floating around him, and then the tips of Emilia's wings moved, and the feathers flew in all directions.Theri had escaped Emilia's surveillance, and he took advantage of the plants to hide his body while using the trees that followed his orders to sneak quickly.Serry's slender figure weaved through the forest, heading towards the Elven Lands.He pulled a bottle out of his pocket, opened it and sprinkled it back, the powder wafting and masking his scent.In fact, the news he found out was not so simple.Communicating with plants to obtain information is a convenience that only elves can get, or rather, only those who are close to nature will have this privilege.Serry didn't expect that as a half-breed elf, he could actually communicate with plants.The communication just now was the most accurate and accurate way for him to obtain the news of Qianhua.Qianhua did come to the realm of the blood clan, but then she escaped for some reason, fled to the forest, met an elf and traveled together, and came to the realm of the elves.At this time, she was staying in the elves and did not leave.The moment he heard the news, Serry's heart trembled; But he immediately restrained himself and calmed down.Because he doesn't want and doesn't want to be preempted by others.Last time, when he was a dwarf, the unforgettable emotions of humiliation, unwillingness, resentment, and reluctance when he was robbed of a thousand flowers by that dragon still lingered in his heart.For the first time, he hated himself for being so powerless.So even if he was afraid of pain, even if he wanted to die because of the pain, even if his life span was shortened, he resolutely drank the potion and became a real elf.So this time, he definitely didn't want the same thing to happen again.So Serry made up a half-truth, thinking that the few of them didn't want to take him with him, and that Serry could take advantage of that time to part ways with them.It's just that I didn't expect that there was a flaw and the angel found out.But it doesn't matter anymore, it's not a big problem, he's already thrown Emilia away.Serry made it all the way to the elven land, unimpeded.While on the edge of the realm, he was stopped by an elf."
You're...
Genie?
”The short-haired elf in front of him looked at him with a frown, "I've never seen you. ”With a harmless smile on his face, he bent his eyes slightly, pinched his fingertips, and pressed the eagerness in his heart."
I was born outside, and I've never come back to the elves, and this time I'm coming back to—" he raised his eyes and smiled brightly, "to see a human who lives here." ”* The weather is getting hotter and hotter, but the climate here is strange, you can see the strong sunlight, but it is still cool under the shade of the trees, as if you have air conditioning.I was worried that I wouldn't be able to stand the heat and want to swim in the pool or something, but now weave me a wicker chair so I can lie in the shade for a day.The life of a salted fish is so good.Life is better for dried salted fish.Just as I was about to spend the day idle, Jonson found me.I greeted him, but he looked a little strange, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Someone is looking for you." ”I didn't understand at first, thinking that the elders were trying to pull me to lecture again.That's right, again.In fact, the elder man was really good, and after learning the news like that, he didn't sneer at me, but just talked to me every once in a while, like a kind old man, trying to persuade Shusya.Actually, it's very difficult for me, if I could persuade it, I would have persuaded it a long time ago, so why not.At the end, the elder and I looked at each other and sighed.So I thought the elder was talking to me again this time.However, when I stood up, I suddenly froze and looked up at Jonson sharply, "Y-What did you just say?!"
”Jonson glanced at me with a slightly complicated expression, "Someone's looking for you." ”I hurriedly walked over and grabbed him, feeling excited, "Is it an angel?"
”Jonson frowned slightly, puzzled, "No."
It's an elf that I've never seen before. ”I was stunned for a moment, and my original excitement slowly calmed down.Genie?
If it weren't for Emilia, I would have understood, after all, he wouldn't have been able to find me 100%.But if you specifically name me, it's not an angel, it's not a demon, it's not...
I was stunned for a moment, and suddenly thought of a candidate.It's Cerry.He's a hybrid of an elf and a dwarf, so he's considered an elf?
But it seems that something is wrong.Elves can't even tell the difference between half-bloods.I frowned a little puzzled, is it really Serry?
Could it be that he did something?
I had doubts in my heart.At this moment, someone walked in."
A thousand flowers."
I was stunned and looked up.The slender, blonde-haired, blue-eyed, pointy elf stood in the sunlight and looked at him.The corners of his lips were hooked with a warm smile, and his emerald blue eyes were heavy, as if there were thousands of sorrows and emotions, and the sun fell on his blonde hair, covering him with a golden veil.The freckles on the face that had been lit with makeup potions have been washed away, revealing a fair, translucent and flawless complexion.And I don't know if it's an illusion, I always feel that his appearance is a little more refined than before.Looking at the familiar face, I opened my mouth slightly."......
Cerry?"
He bowed slightly, confirming my guess.I never imagined that he would actually become an elf.Of course, I didn't expect that he would be the first person to find me.This surprised me a little, and of course, there was also the joy of "meeting old acquaintances in other places".I trotted in front of him, and though I saw it was believing, I couldn't believe it, and I circled around him, and he stood there, tall and tall, for me to look at."
You really...!"
I didn't finish it all with Jonson next to me, but I think Cerry understood what I meant.He bent his eyes slightly, "Well, for some reason, that's what you see now. ”I'm a little excited, but also a little happy.Although I have fantasized countless times about the reunion with the old people, when it first came, I was happy except for some disbelief.I couldn't help but grab Serry's wrist.Although now he is taller than me, it gives me a little strangeness.But seeing his slender figure and familiar face, you can still see his previous image.Serry had a smile on his face all the time, and he looked calm, not at all as incompetent as I was.I couldn't help but ask him, "How did you find me?"
Did you meet Cesara and Emilia?
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”Serry grabbed my wrist with his backhand, rubbed his fingertips lightly without a trace, and said, "I learned that you were here through the information of the plant, and as for the others, I haven't met them for the time being." ”I was momentarily disappointed, but quickly returned to normal.After all, meeting Serry was a great start, and with Serry's help, I felt like I would be able to meet other people soon.Thinking of this, I couldn't help but smile a little more happily.Serry looked down at my face, then reached out his fingertips and scraped them on my cheek.Then he leaned forward, took me in his arms, and sighed, "It's great to be able to find you." ”