Then, he said no more. Adrien wasn't sure about what to say or do in reply; it was too early for him to understand, he knew. He accepted that. In spite of all that had happened, in spite of the chaos he would need to face, his brightest feeling was that of a great gladness for Val, and his brightest wish was to be at Val's side. Whatever would follow, he wanted to be there for Val - with all of his being.

"From now on, everything should be easier", Val smiled.

Adrien smiled as well. He hoped that would be true.

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Posted on May 10th 2022.

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And that wraps up Chapter 16! It only took me five years of work and about 500 pages, but we've finally crossed this major plot boundary. (And now I can finally release all the side drawings of Val with the demon markings visible, hee hee).

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