Another great one, but may I recommend a different ending of this if you ever decide to finish the series here? (I’m kidding, please keep it going! 🥺) [quote] “No.” The sudden command catches her off guard, and her arms uncross. “What?” “[i]No[/i],” he repeats firmly, turning from her as he removes his mask. “But I didn’t even say anything!” she exclaims, indignant. “I know what you are thinking, and my answer is no.” “Why?!” Shadow marches over to him, gazing up into his eyes with a frustrated expression. “That’s not fair, Variks!“ Shadow suddenly looks angry. ”All I wanted was one scoop!” Variks suddenly is confused. “… What?” [b]”One scoop of authentic Riis ice cream and you couldn’t even do that after everything I’ve done for you? You said you ran an ice cream truck on Riis! Fine! Think about all the Eliksni you could have fed! It’s over, Variks!”[/b] Shadow leaves and slams the door behind her, leaving Variks to contemplate how he could have done better as a kell, and a mate. [i]The end…[/i][/quote]