It was an advanced world and also an ancient sort of world. It was hard to explain and he was such an odd man at times.

_{[ But he had cared for him and found comfort in his arms and bed. He had been a friend, as his loss tugged at him. ]}

It sounded wonderful, really. I wish I could have properly seen it.

_{[ He tucked into the food, savoring the sweet clash of flavors on his tongue. ]}