Raaz was overwhelmed by Tyris' warmth, the gentleness of her touch, and the softness of her body. Elina could see his neck and ears turning to a bright shade of purple.
Senton's jaw had hit the floor upon her arrival and he seemed to have no intention of picking it up anytime soon. That and his unblinking eyes made him look like a dead fish or a young man at his first crush.
Even Aran looked at the Guardian like a fairy had descended among them.
"Since I'm already here, would you mind if I give you a hand in the kitchen?" Tyris let go of Raaz the moment she perceived that the darkness in his heart had been lifted. "It's been a long time since I've prepared a meal and I'm curious to put my abilities to the test."
Raaz plunged onto his chair, too embarrassed to turn around and look his wife in the eyes. His mind and his body hadn't been at odds like this since his teen years, but experience had been a valuable teacher.
