After a while of staying together hugging, Varian looked down at Harry and quietly called her. He wondered if she was going to let go or continue to hug him forever. He leaned down to her ear and whispered her name.
Harry's eyes shot open, and she became very flustered. She hadn't realized just how clingy she was being. She quickly released him and took a couple of steps backwards.
"M-my apologies," she said stuttering.
Varian stared at her tomato colored face and smiled softly. He spoke in a calm tone, "No, it's alright."
He looked at her up and down. He noticed that she appeared far more elegant than before. She had grown. He tried to start up a conversation with her.
"I heard that you've taken up swordsmanship."
"Yes, I have."
All of Harry's embarrassment suddenly vanished as she
