"and now you," he confirms, keeping one hand out and touching vex'ahlia anywhere he can reach. typically he doesn't mind letting her out of his sight, but after being alone and after going through such trauma together, he isn't going to take any chances.

"there is a group here from wildemount. they've been good to me," vax continues once they're safely indoors, and he leads his sister up to his room where he searches for towels and fresh clothes. he procures both, then sits behind her, unraveling her hair.

"your hair looked so nice for your wedding," he comments quietly, running fingers through her locks and preparing it for a braid. "i wish i could have stayed longer."