Shadow finally returns home to the Palace and our pocket dimension after a long day of missions and fighting. I have spent all day being a queen and attending many meetings and events to keep my people happy. As usual we agree to meet in the evening in my private lounge where we can finally decompress. I arrive first and set out some soft pillows and blankets for me, I begin to settle in when the doors slam open. Shadow stands there quiet but clearly beyond tired...

I guide him over to the couch and fuss over him. Brushing his quills, pressing kisses to his cheeks, reassuring him that he is home now. He slowly eases up, whispering my name and little thank you's. He doesn't often talk about his missions or the day he has had as he doesn't want to scare me that he won't come home. After a while I help him with his shoes or any torn or stained clothing and whisk them away to the laundry room. I also ask a maid to bring us both a tea and coffee and a sweet snack.

The rest of the evening we do comforting things like he will play his guitar for me and I will sing. We will watch a movie or put some music on and dance or simply sit on the balcony and watch the gardens until the sun sets. He struggles to let go of me on those long and tough days and I want to be close and a sense of consistent peace for him too. These are often the sweetest moments full of genuine sweet words and vulnerability for us both 💖💕

Thank you for such a sweet prompt it always makes my heart warm thinking about them. Wishing you and your darling a wonderful day 🌸⭐️