Sage felt a soft smile flicker onto his face when he felt her fingers brush against his hand slightly, and he curled his fingers around hers slightly, just appreciating the comfort she brought with her. It was odd how just being around her made him feel so much safer, even when she was simply asleep next to him. But he'd deiced that he liked this much more than his previous life. There were things he'd miss of course...but they still had the sea, and the boats, and the wildness and uncertainty that came with living off the land. Not quite knowing what was next.

When Jora seemed to drift off again next to him, he opened his eyes, jusst...watching her. It almost seemed like a dream, seeing here there, resting peacefully, emmersed in the sun's glow. He made a mental note of the image, wanting to draw or paint it later, hoping he could do it justice....it certainly was a mesmerizing sight. She really was the most beautiful woman he'd ever laid eyes on. He moved to brush a strand of hair out of her face gently, just watching her for a while before her steady breathing pulled him into a light sleep again.