Without a word, Colestah leaned down and wrapped her arms around him in a gentle, affectionate cuddle, her cheek brushing against his. "You handled that well, even if you looked half-asleep," she teased, her voice low and playful.
Archer chuckled, returning the embrace. "I leave the talking to you. You're better at it."
For a fleeting moment, they stood close, the air between them charged with unspoken understanding. The Water Elf Queen, her eyes shimmering like the surface of a moonlit lake, slowly stepped back, her lips curving into a radiant, warm smile that seemed to light up the surrounding twilight.
''Very well, my charming guest,'' she said, her voice as smooth and inviting as a gentle stream. ''Would you care to join me for a meal? I promise the delicacies of our realm are as enchanting as the waters we call home.''
