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The voice that answered her knock made her heart momentarily flutter in her chest. Until this moment she had been almost unsure as to believe whether or not her friend was really home. But now that she heard that familiar voice the reality of it flooded her. Carefully she entered the room and immediately emeralds found the thin body laying on the bed and covered carefully with a blanket. Despite her being covered, it was clear how emaciated the woman had become during her captivity, and she could see the starkness of the bandages against her ashy fur. Tears prickled at the back of her eyes, seeing her friend in such a state, but when Anu smiled Savina could not help but return the expression.
The raven alphess walked over and caring took her friend's outstretched hand while gingerly sitting down upon the bed so as not to jostle the Praetor's resting body. "Anu," she said, her mind searching for the right words to say. The guilt of being unable to free her that day at the parley rushed back. She had wanted nothing more than to go and rescue Anu, but despite her showing at that meeting, the Marino woman was not a warrior. The Consul had not known how to safely retrieve her dear friend. "Thank the gods you're back." There was so much more to be said, but for now she wanted to cling—however fleetingly—to the happiness of this reunion.
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