Haha...! [ Even with her lingering embarrassment, Sara laugh in genuine relief as Blaze scoops her up; a loud, carefree sound that she hasn't uttered in years, if ever. ] ... No result could have changed my feelings, Blaze. But I am thankful we will not be separated.

[ At least for another few days, until duty calls her home once more. Tucking her wings close, she lets herself be enveloped in Blaze's strong arms, relaxing her usual iron grip on maintaining a dignified and solemn appearance at all times. ]

I must be honest: I had intended to call the name of another this week. I was certain you had grown tired of my presence, or soon would, and wished for you to find someone capable of matching you in spirit. Imagine my surprise, then, when you foiled my strategy... heh, and so thoroughly at that.