Just like Joe had said, Zen was alright after some time. Of course, he wasn't his usual self just yet. Cordelia predicted that it would take him a few weeks to fill the emptiness that he felt. She was glad to be by his side. She was glad that she could help ease the pain a little. While she had Zen in a tight embrace, she felt relaxed. She felt like herself, or rather a part of herself that she didn't know existed.
Tessa was worried for Cordelia now. She knew that this wasn't the right time to tell him the truth. He had just lost his mother and losing someone else, who was clearly this significant in his life, would really impact him. She didn't want Zen to suffer any more than Cordelia did. But the mess that the Princess had managed to make wasn't going to be easy to clean.
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